HB 609-FN-LOCAL (1995): relative to testing for bloodborne diseases under workers' compensation.

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HB 609-FN-LOCAL (1995)

relative to testing for bloodborne diseases under workers' compensation.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Employment
  • Chapter law: 205

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 January 24, 1995. The committee held work sessions on January 31, 1995 and February 7, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 2, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 9, 1995 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 13, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 18, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 6, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 1995, making it Chapter 205 of the session laws. It took effect on August 11, 1995.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Pfaff (Merr 11) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Hess (Merr 11)
  • Rep. Gage (Rock 26)
  • Sen. Wheeler (SD11)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 1995, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB
  • January 31, 1995, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB
  • February 7, 1995, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB
  • March 29, 1995, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • May 18, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LABOR; HJ11,P162
  • January 13, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/17/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
  • January 24, 1995: HEARING JAN24 02:00 RM306,LOB FOR: LABOR
  • January 31, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN31 01:00 RM306,LOB FOR: LABOR
  • February 7, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB07 01:00 RM306,LOB FOR: LABOR
  • February 14, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR02 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • February 14, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1198>(NEW TITLE); HC24,P522-523
  • March 2, 1995: PASSED WITH AM; HJ31,P756 + 786
  • March 9, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ8,P95
  • March 29, 1995: HEARING MAR29 11:30 RM101,LOB FOR: INSURANCE
  • April 12, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP APR13
  • April 13, 1995: PASSED AND REF TO FINANCE; SJ13,P224
  • May 17, 1995: FIN COMM REPORT OTP MAY18
  • May 18, 1995: PASSED VV; SJ21,P394 + 442
  • June 6, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ76,P2040
  • June 6, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ24,P530
  • June 12, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/12/95 EFF: 08/11/95 CHAP.0205

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