HB 429 (1997): charging the advisory council on unemployment compensation with the task of studying the issue of unemployment compensation as it relates to the contingent work force and low wage workers.

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HB 429 (1997)

charging the advisory council on unemployment compensation with the task of studying the issue of unemployment compensation as it relates to the contingent work force and low wage workers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Employment
  • Chapter law: 199

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 1997. The committee held work sessions on February 19, 1997, March 4, 1997 and March 6, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 18, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 1997. The majority recommended that the Senate kill it, and the minority recommended that the Senate pass it, by a vote of 5–3. On May 28, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 18, 1997, making it Chapter 199 of the session laws. It took effect on June 18, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Mears (Coos 7) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Hawkinson (Coos 7)
  • Rep. McGovern (Rock 35)
  • Rep. Keans (Straf 16)
  • Sen. K. Wheeler (SD21)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 1997, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB
  • February 19, 1997, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB
  • March 4, 1997, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB
  • March 6, 1997, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB
  • April 2, 1997, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • May 28, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LABOR; HJ17,P254
  • January 27, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 4, 1997: HEARING FEB04 10:30 RM306,LOB FOR: LABOR
  • February 11, 1997: (SUBCOM: REPS MCNAMARA, MURCH, LAVOIE, J KELLEY & DON WELCH)
  • February 19, 1997: SUBCOMMITTEE WORK SESS FEB19 10:30 RM306,LOB FOR:LABOR
  • March 4, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR04 10:30 RM306,LOB FOR: LABOR
  • March 6, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR06 01:00 RM306,LOB FOR: LABOR
  • March 6, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR18 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • March 6, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0627>(NEW TITLE); HC36,P898-899
  • March 18, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ40A,P1171 + HJ40C,P1253
  • March 27, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ10,P181
  • April 2, 1997: HEARING APR02 08:30 RM101,LOB FOR: INSUR
  • May 22, 1997: MAJ COMM REPORT ITL FOR MAY28 (VOTE 5-3)
  • May 22, 1997: MIN COMM REPORT OTP
  • May 28, 1997: OTP MA DIV(14-7); PASSED VV; SJ21,P418 + 463
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P591
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ73,P2073
  • June 18, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/18/97 EFF: 06/18/97 CHAP.0199
  • January 7, 1998: (LEGIS RECOMMENDED PER THIS CHAPTER: HB1422 & HB1650, 1998)

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