HB 246 (2005): establishing a committee to study the classification of employees as independent contractors.

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HB 246 (2005)

establishing a committee to study the classification of employees as independent contractors.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 134

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 16, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 30, 2005 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 4, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 26, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 26, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 8, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2005, making it Chapter 134 of the session laws. It took effect on June 17, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 16, 2005, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM307,LOB
  • May 4, 2005, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 100

Votes

  • May 26, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and ref to Labor
  • March 16, 2005: Hearing Mar 16 1:00 RM307,LOB
  • March 23, 2005: Comm Report OTP for Mar 30 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • March 30, 2005: Passed
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • May 4, 2005: Hearing May 4, 2005, Room 100, SH, 11:15 a.m.; SC15
  • May 4, 2005: Hearing; May 4, 2005, Room 100, SH, 11:00 a.m.; SC18
  • May 19, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/26/05]; SC21
  • May 26, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 26, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 2, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 8, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 17, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 6/17/2005 Eff: 6/17/2005 Chap: 0134

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