HB 1492-FN (1994): establishing a procedure for the licensing of independent contractors and setting certain fees.

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HB 1492-FN (1994)

establishing a procedure for the licensing of independent contractors and setting certain fees.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Subject: Employment

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 1994. The committee held work sessions on January 26, 1994, February 2, 1994 and February 10, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 11–1. On February 15, 1994 the House adopted “Special Order to 02/17/1994” on a voice vote. On February 17, 1994 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on March 15, 1994, May 17, 1994 and August 24, 1994. The committee held a public hearing on September 14, 1994. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 9 to 4.

Sponsors

  • Rep. J. Ward (Merr 12) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Mears (Coos 7)
  • Sen. Fraser (SD4)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 1994, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB
  • January 26, 1994, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB
  • February 2, 1994, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB
  • February 10, 1994, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM306,LOB :LABOR
  • May 17, 1994, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB
  • September 14, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM305,LOB

Votes

  • February 15, 1994, House: Special Order to 02/17/1994 — voice vote, passed
  • February 17, 1994, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LABOR; HJ7,P196
  • January 6, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 02/10/94
  • January 13, 1994: HEARING JAN13 09:30 RM306,LOB FOR: LABOR
  • January 13, 1994: //CANCELLED//SUBCOM WK SESS JAN18 01:00 RM306,LOB
  • January 14, 1994: (SUBCOM CHMN: REP CARL JOHNSON)
  • January 26, 1994: RESCHED SUBCOM WORK SESS JAN26 02:00 RM306,LOB FOR: LABOR
  • February 2, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB02 02:30 RM306,LOB FOR: LABOR
  • February 2, 1994: //CANCELLED//SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB09 09:00 RM306,LOB FOR: L
  • February 10, 1994: RESCHED SUBCOM WK SESS FEB10 09:00 RM306,LOB :LABOR
  • February 10, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB15 (VOTE 11-1)
  • February 10, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5104>(NEW TITLE); HC23,P699-701
  • February 15, 1994: SPECIAL ORDER TO FEB17, REP HAWKINS MA VV; HJ26,P792
  • February 16, 1994: REP J WARD PROP AM<5161>; HC24,P738-739
  • February 17, 1994: PROP COMM FL AM<5104>(NEW TITLE); HC25,P753-755
  • February 17, 1994: REP WRIGHT MOVED REF FOR STUDY, MA DIV(251-62); REPS DICKINSON & HAWKINS MOVED LIMIT DEBATE, MA DIV(251-62); REFERRED TO LABOR FOR INTERIM STUDY VV; HJ29,P861
  • March 15, 1994: INT STUDY SUBCOM ORG MTG MAR15 09:30 RM306,LOB FOR: LABOR
  • May 17, 1994: INT STUDY FULL COMM WK SESS MAY17 10:00 RM306,LOB FOR:LABOR
  • August 24, 1994: INT STUDY FULL COMM ORG MTG AUG24 10:00 RM306,LOB FOR: LABOR
  • August 24, 1994: INT STUDY HEARINGS SEP21 & SEP28 10:00 RM306,LOB FOR: LABOR
  • September 14, 1994: INT STUDY HEARING SEP14 10:00 RM305,LOB FOR: LABOR
  • September 28, 1994: REPORT FILED
  • September 28, 1994: INT STUDY REPORT: REC FOR 1995 LEGISLATION (VOTE:9-4)
  • December 1, 1994: 1995 LSR: 0027

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