HB 131 (1997): relative to notification regarding workers' compensation coverage for subcontractors.

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HB 131 (1997)

relative to notification regarding workers' compensation coverage for subcontractors.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Subject: Employment

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1997 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 1997. The committee held work sessions on January 28, 1997 and February 11, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 19–0. On February 19, 1997 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. J. McCarthy (Rock 24) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 1997, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB
  • January 28, 1997, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB
  • February 11, 1997, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB

The Docket

  • January 8, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LABOR; HJ10,P154
  • January 8, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/08/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • January 21, 1997: HEARING JAN21 10:45 RM306,LOB FOR: LABOR
  • January 21, 1997: (SUBCOM: REPS KENNEY, CLEGG, DOLAN, MEARS & J KELLEY)
  • January 28, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN28 01:00 RM306,LOB FOR: LABOR
  • February 11, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB11 09:00 RM306,LOB FOR: LABOR
  • February 14, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR: FEB19 VOTE (19-0;CC)
  • February 19, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ26,P487

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1277 (1996): relative to notification regarding workers' compensation coverage for subcontractors.

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