HB 1192 (1992): relative to remedies under the whistleblowers' protection act.

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HB 1192 (1992)

relative to remedies under the whistleblowers' protection act.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Employment
  • Chapter law: 72

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1992 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 1992. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 10–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 1992 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 20, 1992 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 1992. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 7, 1992 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 16, 1992 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 20, 1992, making it Chapter 72 of the session laws. It took effect on May 20, 1992.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Baroody (Hills 39) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Laughlin (Hills 38)
  • Rep. Melnick (Rock 23)
  • Rep. J. Flanders (Rock 10)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 1992, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM305-307,LOB
  • April 1, 1992, 10:50 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • April 7, 1992, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LABOR
  • January 8, 1992: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/08/92 DUE ON 02/26/92
  • January 9, 1992: HEARING JAN09 09:00 RM305-307,LOB FOR: LABOR
  • February 13, 1992: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB19 (VOTE 10-0;CC)
  • February 14, 1992: PROP COMM AM; HC32,P813
  • February 19, 1992: PASSED WITH AM; HJ39,P937 + 950
  • February 20, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
  • April 1, 1992: HEARING APR01 10:50 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • April 6, 1992: COMM REPORT OTP APR07
  • April 7, 1992: PASSED VV; SJ15,P360 + 366
  • April 14, 1992: ENROLLED; SJ17,P407
  • April 16, 1992: ENROLLED; HJ73,P1894
  • April 20, 1992: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/20/92 EFF: 05/20/92 CHAP.0072

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