SB 603 (1994): relative to the definition and payment of salaried employees.

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SB 603 (1994)

relative to the definition and payment of salaried employees.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Employment
  • Chapter law: 290

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 10, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 17, 1994 and was referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 1994. The committee held work sessions on April 7, 1994, April 21, 1994 and April 26, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0. On May 5, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 11, 1994 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 1994, making it Chapter 290 of the session laws. It took effect on August 5, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Fraser (SD4) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Delahunty (SD22)
  • Rep. Skinner (Rock 27)
  • Rep. Nichols (Merr 2)
  • Rep. Mercer (Hills 27)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB
  • March 29, 1994, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB
  • April 7, 1994, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB
  • April 21, 1994, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB
  • April 26, 1994, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, RM306,LOB :LABOR

Votes

  • March 10, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 1994, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 1994, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ1,P12
  • January 20, 1994: HEARING JAN20 10:00 RM104,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN
  • March 9, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR10
  • March 9, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5284>; SC14,P13-14
  • March 10, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ8,P167-168 + 225
  • March 17, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LABOR; HJ45,P1466
  • March 17, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 03/23/94 DUE ON 04/28/94
  • March 29, 1994: HEARING MAR29 10:30 RM306,LOB FOR: LABOR
  • April 7, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR07 01:00 RM306,LOB FOR: LABOR
  • April 21, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR21 10:30 RM306,LOB FOR: LABOR
  • April 26, 1994: CONTINUED SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR26 01:00 RM306,LOB :LABOR
  • April 28, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY05 (VOTE 15-0)
  • April 28, 1994: PROP COMM AM<6204>; HC57,P1835-1836
  • May 5, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ61,P1964 + 1993
  • May 11, 1994: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN CURRIER MA VV; SJ16,P411-412
  • May 26, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ20,P566
  • May 26, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2135
  • June 6, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/06/94 EFF: 08/05/94 CHAP.0290

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