HB 742 (1999): defining "domestic employee" for purposes of workers' compensation.

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HB 742 (1999)

defining "domestic employee" for purposes of workers' compensation.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Employment
  • Chapter law: 214

The Story

It was introduced on April 22, 1999 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 4, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 20, 1999 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on May 27, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 9, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 17, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 22, 1999 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on July 1, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 6, 1999, making it Chapter 214 of the session laws. It took effect on September 4, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • May 4, 1999, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, Rm306,LOB
  • June 9, 1999, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, LOB 104

Votes

  • June 17, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 22, 1999, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • April 22, 1999: Introduced and ref to Labor; HJ47, p1101
  • April 27, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 4/27/1999
  • May 4, 1999: Hearing May 4 10:00 Rm306,LOB
  • May 12, 1999: Maj Report OTP for May 20 (vote 17-0;CC)
  • May 20, 1999: Passed; HJ54, p1446 + 1502
  • May 27, 1999: Introduction and referring to Insurance
  • June 9, 1999: Hearing, 6/9/99, Room 104, LOB, 9:00 a.m
  • June 16, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 6/17/99
  • June 16, 1999: Committee Amendment, {1522}
  • June 17, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, {1522}, AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 22, 1999: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Daniels MA VV; HJ73, p1930
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2089
  • July 6, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/6/1999 Eff: 9/4/1999 Chap. 0214

Laws It Would Change

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