HB 405 (1995): relative to the minimum wage law.

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HB 405 (1995)

relative to the minimum wage law.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Employment
  • Chapter law: 94

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held work sessions on February 16, 1995, March 2, 1995 and March 6, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0. On March 15, 1995 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/16/1995” on a voice vote. On March 16, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 1995 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 20, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 9, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 16, 1995, making it Chapter 94 of the session laws. It took effect on July 15, 1995.

Sponsors

  • Rep. R. Hawkins (Rock 20) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 1995, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM207,LOB
  • February 16, 1995, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB
  • March 2, 1995, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB
  • March 6, 1995, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB
  • April 12, 1995, 2:20 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • March 15, 1995, House: Special Order to 03/16/1995 — voice vote, passed
  • March 16, 1995, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LABOR; HJ11,P154
  • January 12, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/12/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
  • January 18, 1995: <NOTE ROOM CHANGE> HEARING FEB07 10:45 RM207,LOB FOR: LABOR
  • February 16, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB16 11:30 RM306,LOB FOR: LABOR
  • March 2, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR02 10:30 RM306,LOB FOR: LABOR
  • March 6, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR06 08:30 RM306,LOB FOR: LABOR
  • March 8, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR15 (VOTE 17-0)
  • March 8, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1643>; HC33,P856-857
  • March 10, 1995: REPS TROMBLY, MEARS, ST HILAIRE (ET AL) FL AM<1721>; HC34,P940-1
  • March 15, 1995: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAR16, REPS A TORR & BUCKLEY MA VV; HJ39,P1163
  • March 16, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; REPS TROMBLY, MEARS (ET AL) FL AM<1721>, AL RC(112-219); PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ40,P1174-1179 + 1234
  • March 21, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ10,P175
  • April 12, 1995: HEARING APR12 02:20 RM102,LOB FOR: PUB AFFS
  • April 19, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP APR20
  • April 20, 1995: PASSED VV; SJ14,P244 + 249
  • May 4, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ18,P329
  • May 9, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ66,P1830
  • May 16, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/16/95 EFF: 07/15/95 CHAP.0094

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