HB 1126 (2000): relative to repealing the prohibition on rewards for procuring employment.

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HB 1126 (2000)

relative to repealing the prohibition on rewards for procuring employment.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Employment
  • Chapter law: 38

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2000. The committee held a work session on January 26, 2000. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 17, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 17, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 23, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on March 29, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 7, 2000, making it Chapter 38 of the session laws. It took effect on June 6, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 2000, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB
  • January 26, 2000, 9:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB
  • February 8, 2000, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB
  • March 21, 2000, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, SH 103

Votes

  • March 23, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Labor; HJ5, p88
  • January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999
  • January 13, 2000: Hearing Jan 13 10:00 RM306,LOB
  • January 26, 2000: Subcom Work Session Jan 26 9:45 RM306,LOB
  • February 8, 2000: Hearing on Prop Am Feb 8 10:00 RM306,LOB
  • February 10, 2000: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 17 (vote 12-0;CC)
  • February 10, 2000: Prop Comm Am{3193}(New Title); HC15, p387
  • February 17, 2000: Passed with Am; HJ18, p488-489 + 518
  • February 17, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Insurance
  • March 21, 2000: Hearing March 21, Room 103, SH, 10:30 a.m.; SC17, Pg.27
  • March 23, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass; 3/23/2000, SC18
  • March 23, 2000: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • March 23, 2000: Enrolled Bill
  • March 29, 2000: Enrolled; HJ28, p929
  • April 7, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 4/7/2000 Eff: 6/6/2000 Chap: 0038

Laws It Would Change

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