SB 433-FN (1998): relative to computing average weekly wages for the purpose of determining workers' compensation benefits.

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SB 433-FN (1998)

relative to computing average weekly wages for the purpose of determining workers' compensation benefits.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 1998. The committee voted 5–3 to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 12, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 18, 1998 and was referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 1998. The committee held a work session on March 31, 1998. The committee met in executive session on April 8, 1998 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 23, 1998 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. J. King (SD18)
  • Rep. Weatherspoon (Rock 20)
  • Rep. Christie (Rock 22)
  • Rep. Francoeur (Rock 22)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 1998, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101,LOB
  • March 24, 1998, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB
  • March 31, 1998, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB
  • April 8, 1998, 9:00 AM: executive session, RM306,LOB

Votes

  • February 12, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ1,P11
  • January 20, 1998: HEARING JAN20 9:30 RM101,LOB FOR: INSUR
  • February 10, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB12 (VOTE 5-3)
  • February 10, 1998: PROP COMM AM<0622>; SC9,P37-38
  • February 12, 1998: COMM AM, AA RC(15-9); PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ3,P74-75 + 87
  • February 18, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LABOR; HJ21,P1078
  • February 24, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/03/98 DUE ON 04/08/98
  • March 24, 1998: HEARING MAR24 10:00 RM306,LOB FOR: LABOR
  • March 31, 1998: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR31 9:00 RM306,LOB FOR: LABOR
  • March 31, 1998: (SUBCOM: REPS MCNAMARA, CHRISTIANSEN, TURNER, DONALD WELCH & PALMER)
  • April 2, 1998: SUBCOM WORK SESS [IF NEEDED] APR07 9:00 RM306,LOB :LABOR
  • April 8, 1998: EXEC SESS APR08 9:00 RM306,LOB
  • April 8, 1998: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR APR23 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • April 23, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ38,P1556-1557

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