SB 53 (2001): relative to attorneys' fees in certain circumstances under the workers' compensation law.

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SB 53 (2001)

relative to attorneys' fees in certain circumstances under the workers' compensation law.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2001-2002
House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Senate committee: Insurance
Subject: Employment
Chapter law: 278

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2001 and referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0935). On May 1, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 9, 2001. The committee held work sessions on May 23, 2001 and May 30, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 7, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes. On June 12, 2001 the Senate adopted “Request Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. On June 13, 2001 the House adopted “House Acceded to req for Conf Comm”. A committee of conference met on June 19, 2001 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 26, 2001 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report”. On June 26, 2001 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 16, 2001, making it Chapter 278 of the session laws. It took effect on September 14, 2001.

Hearings and Sessions

February 14, 2001, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, LOB 101
May 9, 2001, 1:00 PM: hearing, RM306,LOB
May 23, 2001, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM306,LOB <Rep Holden>
May 30, 2001, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM306,LOB
June 19, 2001, 2:00 PM: committee of conference, LOB 103

Votes

May 1, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
June 12, 2001, Senate: Request Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
June 26, 2001, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 4, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Insurance
February 14, 2001: Hearing; February 14, 2001, Room 101, LOB, 9:45 a.m.; SC4
April 26, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {0935}, [05/01/01]; SC20, Pg.7
April 26, 2001: 04/26/2001 Introduced and ref to Labor; HJ45, p1319
May 1, 2001: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0935}, AA, VV; OT3drg, MA, VV
May 3, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 5/3/2001
May 9, 2001: Hearing May 9 1:00 RM306,LOB
May 23, 2001: Subcom Work Session May 23 10:00 RM306,LOB <Rep Holden>
May 30, 2001: Subcom Work Session May 30 10:00 RM306,LOB
May 30, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for June 7 (vote 11-0;CC)
May 30, 2001: Prop Comm Am{1373}; HC50, p1529
June 7, 2001: Passed with Am; HJ54, p1621 + 1662
June 12, 2001: Sen.Burns Non Concur with House Am {1373}, Request Committee of Conference, MA, VV
June 12, 2001: President Appoints; Senators Klemm, Burns, Wheeler
June 12, 2001: Conferee Change; Senator Klemm replaces Senator Flanders
June 13, 2001: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm, MA; HJ61, p1755
June 13, 2001: (Spkr appts Reps: Gilman, Clegg, Bridle & Goley)
June 19, 2001: Conference Committee Meeting; June 19, 2001, Room 103, LOB, 2:00 p.m
June 22, 2001: Conf Comm Report (House Am) Filed
June 26, 2001: Conf Comm Report Adopted; HJ61, p1765
June 26, 2001: Conference Committee Report Adopted, VV
June 26, 2001: Enrolled
June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1807
July 16, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/16/2001 Eff: 9/14/2001, Chap:0278

Laws It Would Change

RSA 281-A:44