HB 511-FN (1995): clarifying the department of labor's authority over third party administrators for workers' compensation.

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HB 511-FN (1995)

clarifying the department of labor's authority over third party administrators for workers' compensation.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Employment
  • Chapter law: 161

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 1995. The committee held work sessions on February 7, 1995, February 16, 1995 and March 6, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 12–2, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 15, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 1995 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 25, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2516) was adopted on a voice vote on May 11, 1995. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on May 16, 1995. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 1, 1995, making it Chapter 161 of the session laws. It took effect on June 1, 1995.

Sponsors

  • Rep. R. Hawkins (Rock 20) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Fraser (SD4)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 1995, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB
  • February 7, 1995, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB
  • February 16, 1995, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB
  • March 6, 1995, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB
  • April 19, 1995, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • April 25, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LABOR; HJ11,P158
  • January 13, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/17/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
  • February 2, 1995: HEARING FEB02 11:00 RM306,LOB FOR: LABOR
  • February 7, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB07 02:30 RM306,LOB FOR: LABOR
  • February 16, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB16 09:30 RM306,LOB FOR: LABOR
  • March 6, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR06 01:00 RM306,LOB FOR: LABOR
  • March 8, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR15 (VOTE 12-2;CC)
  • March 8, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1687>; HC33,P868-869
  • March 15, 1995: PASSED WITH AM; HJ39,P1106-1107 + 1163
  • March 21, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ10,P176
  • April 19, 1995: HEARING APR19 11:00 RM101,LOB FOR: INSURANCE
  • April 24, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP APR25
  • April 25, 1995: PASSED VV; SJ15,P258 + 262
  • May 11, 1995: ENROLLED AM<2516>, AA VV; SJ19,P355
  • May 16, 1995: ENROLLED AM, AA VV; HJ68,P1891-1892
  • May 23, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ71,P1954
  • May 23, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ22,P449
  • June 1, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/01/95 EFF: 06/01/95* CHAP.0161

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