HB 681-FN (1989): relative to workers' compensation.
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HB 681-FN (1989)
relative to workers' compensation.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1989-1990
- House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
- Senate committee: Insurance
- Subject: Employment
- Chapter law: 294
The Story
It was introduced on January 31, 1989 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 28, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 13–0. On March 9, 1989 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 20, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment () was rejected on May 9, 1989. A floor amendment () was adopted on May 9, 1989, changing the text of the bill. On May 9, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. On May 16, 1989 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 29, 1989, making it Chapter 294 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1989.
Sponsors
- Rep. MacDonald (Rock 7) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Reidy (Hills 45)
- Sen. Charbonneau (SD14)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 28, 1989, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB
- April 20, 1989, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101LOB
Votes
- March 9, 1989, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 16, 1989, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 31, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LABOR
- February 8, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 2/9/89 DUE ON 3/14/89
- February 28, 1989: HEARING 02/28/89 10:45 RM306,LOB FOR: LABOR
- March 2, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR: 3/9/89 VOTE (13-0)
- March 9, 1989: REP WARBURTON SUB ITL, ML RC(133-220); PASSED VV; HJ42, P1081-84 + 1119
- March 13, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE
- April 13, 1989: HEARING 4/13/89 10:30 RM 101 FOR:INSURANCE
- April 20, 1989: RESCHEDULED HEARING 4/20/89 10:30 RM101LOB FOR:INSURANCE
- May 8, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTPA
- May 9, 1989: COMMITTEE AMENDMENT FAILED
- May 9, 1989: FLOOR AMENDMENT INTRODUCED/ADOPTED
- May 9, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM
- May 16, 1989: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP HAWKINS MA VV; HJ89, P2696
- May 23, 1989: ENROLLED:
- May 23, 1989: ENROLLED:
- May 29, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/29/89 EFF: 7/1/89 CHAP: 294