HB 768-FN (1991): relative to technical changes in the unemployment compensation law and to changes in the maximum weekly benefits.

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HB 768-FN (1991)

relative to technical changes in the unemployment compensation law and to changes in the maximum weekly benefits.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Employment
  • Chapter law: 311

The Story

It was introduced on February 5, 1991 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 1991 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 9, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 28, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on June 11, 1991. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on June 12, 1991. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 24, 1991, making it Chapter 311 of the session laws. It took effect on June 24, 1991.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Skinner (Rock 21) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Mercer (Hills 23)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 1991, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB
  • March 27, 1991, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • May 28, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LABOR; HJ23,P304
  • February 13, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB15 DUE ON FEB28
  • February 20, 1991: HEARING FEB20 02:30 RM306,LOB FOR: LABOR
  • February 28, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR07 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • March 7, 1991: PASSED; HJ42,P776 + 826
  • March 7, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE
  • March 27, 1991: HEARING MAR27 09:30 RM101,LOB FOR: INSURANCE
  • April 4, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP APR09
  • April 9, 1991: PASSED AND REF TO FIN; SJ16,P224
  • May 27, 1991: FIN COMM REPORT OTP MAY28
  • May 28, 1991: PASSED VV; SJ28,P465 + 479
  • June 11, 1991: ENROLLED AM ADOPTED VV; SJ30,P596
  • June 12, 1991: ENROLLED AM ADOPTED; HJ92,P2037
  • June 12, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ31,P630
  • June 13, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ92,P2040
  • June 24, 1991: SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR 06/24/91 EFF. 06/24/91* CHAP.0311

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