SB 431 (2004): prohibiting the waiver of workers' compensation subrogation rights and prohibiting certain indemnification provisions in construction-related contracts.

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SB 431 (2004)

prohibiting the waiver of workers' compensation subrogation rights and prohibiting certain indemnification provisions in construction-related contracts.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Employment
  • Chapter law: 3

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0164). The committee's amendment (0164) was adopted on a roll call 17–5 on January 29, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On January 29, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On January 29, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on January 29, 2004 and was referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 12–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2004 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on February 19, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on March 5, 2004, making it Chapter 3 of the session laws. It took effect on March 5, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2004, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, LOB 101
  • February 11, 2004, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB

Votes

  • January 29, 2004, Senate: Adoption of the committee amendment (0164s) Sen. Below/Sen. Larsen — yeas 17, nays 5, passed
  • January 29, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Insurance
  • January 20, 2004: Hearing; January 20, 2004, Room 101, LOB, 10:00 a.m.; SC2
  • January 22, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0164},(New Title),[01/29/04]; SC4, Pg.10
  • January 29, 2004: Committee Amendment{0164},(New Title), RC 17Y- 5N, AA
  • January 29, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0164},(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • January 29, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • January 29, 2004: Introduced and ref to Labor
  • February 11, 2004: Hearing Feb 11 10:00 RM306,LOB
  • February 11, 2004: Maj Report OTP for Feb 19 (vote 12-1;CC)
  • February 19, 2004: Passed
  • February 19, 2004: Enrolled
  • February 19, 2004: Enrolled
  • March 5, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 3/5/2004 Eff: 3/5/2004 Chap: 0003

Laws It Would Change

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