HB 116-FN (1990): relative to frivolous claims or denials of workers' compensation awards.

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HB 116-FN (1990)

relative to frivolous claims or denials of workers' compensation awards.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Subject: Employment

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 1989 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee unanimously, 13–0. On March 9, 1989 the bill was referred to the Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 8–3, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 4, 1990 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. MacDonald (Rock 7) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 1989, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB

The Docket

  • January 4, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LABOR
  • January 4, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/04/89 DUE ON 02/28/89
  • January 31, 1989: HEARING 01/31/89 10:45 RM306,LOB FOR: LABOR
  • March 2, 1989: MAJ REPORT RE-REF FOR: 3/9/89 VOTE ( 13-0cc)
  • March 9, 1989: RE-REFERRED TO LABOR; HJ42, P1059
  • October 3, 1989: RE-REF MAJ REPORT ITL FOR JAN04,1990 (VOTE 8-3;CC)
  • January 4, 1990: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ8,P262

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