HB 1474-FN (2006): AN ACT relative to unemployment compensation contribution rates and benefits and establishing a commission to investigate the feasibility of merging the department of employment security into the department of labor.

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HB 1474-FN (2006)

AN ACT relative to unemployment compensation contribution rates and benefits and establishing a commission to investigate the feasibility of merging the department of employment security into the department of labor.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Employment
  • Chapter law: 308

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On February 15, 2006 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee voted 17–2 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 22, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 22, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015). The committee's amendment (2015) was rejected on a roll call 9–14 on May 3, 2006. On May 3, 2006 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (2015) was adopted on a roll call 13–10 on May 3, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On May 3, 2006 the Senate failed “Divide the Question” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Burling. On May 3, 2006 the Senate failed “Sen. Burling Challenged the Ruling of Chair” on a roll call 8–14. On May 3, 2006 the Senate failed “Question in on Dividing the Question” on a roll call 10–13. On May 3, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 3, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 11, 2006 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On May 11, 2006 the Senate adopted “Sen. D'Allesandro Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 17, 2006 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 24, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 24, 2006 the House adopted “Conf Comm Rprt” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2404) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 19, 2006. It took effect on July 1, 2007.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, RM307/LOB
  • April 19, 2006, 11:50 AM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 100
  • May 17, 2006, 11:00 AM: committee of conference, RM307/LOB

Votes

  • February 15, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 22, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 2006, Senate: Committee Amendment (2015s) Sen. Burling/Sen. Barnes — yeas 9, nays 14, failed
  • May 3, 2006, Senate: Reconsideration — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 2006, Senate: Committee Amendment (2015s) Sen. Burling/ Sen. Barnes — yeas 14, nays 9, passed
  • May 3, 2006, Senate: Divide the Question — voice vote, failed
  • May 3, 2006, Senate: Challenged the ruling of the Chair Sen. Barnes/Sen. Letourneau — yeas 8, nays 14, failed
  • May 3, 2006, Senate: Question is on Dividing the Question Sen. Bragdon/Sen. Barnes — yeas 9, nays 14, failed
  • May 3, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2006, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2006, Senate: Sen. D'Allesandro Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • May 24, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 24, 2006, House: Conf Comm Rprt — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • January 26, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 26 10:00 RM307/LOB
  • February 2, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP for Feb 15 (vote 12-0; CC)
  • February 15, 2006: Passed, MA, VV
  • February 15, 2006: ref to Finance
  • February 23, 2006: Public Hearing Division I March 7 9:30 RM212/LOB
  • March 8, 2006: Continued Public Hearing Division I March 10 10:00 RM212/LOB
  • March 16, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP, March 21, (vote 17-2; RC)
  • March 22, 2006: OTP, MA, VV
  • March 22, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Finance
  • April 19, 2006: Hearing; April 19, 2006, Room 100, State House, 11:50 a.m.; SC13
  • April 26, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{2015}(New Title) [05/03/06]; SC17-A, Pg.14-16
  • May 3, 2006: Committee Amendment{2015}(New Title), RC 9Y-14N, AF
  • May 3, 2006: Sen. Letourneau Moved Reconsideration, MA, VV
  • May 3, 2006: Committee Amendment{2015}(New Title) RC 13Y-10N, AA
  • May 3, 2006: Sen. Burling Moved to Divide the Question , MF, VV
  • May 3, 2006: Sen. Burling Challenged the Ruling of Chair, RC 8Y-14N, MF
  • May 3, 2006: Question in on Dividing the Question RC 10Y-13N, MF
  • May 3, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{2015}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 3, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2006: House NON-Concurs with Senate AM, Requests Comm of Conf, Reps. Infantine & King,MA,VV
  • May 11, 2006: Speaker Appts, Reps. Infantine, O'Neil, Herbert Richardson and Goley
  • May 11, 2006: Sen. D'Allesandro Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • May 11, 2006: President Appoints; Senators Green, Morse, D'Allesandro
  • May 17, 2006: Committee of Conference Meeting May 17 11:00 RM307/LOB
  • May 22, 2006: Conference Committee Report; Senate Amendment + New Amendment (2345}, Filed
  • May 24, 2006: Conference Committee Report(2345}; Senate Am + New Am ,Adopted, VV
  • May 24, 2006: Conf Comm Rprt Adopted, VV
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2404}, Adopted
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2404}; Adopted
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • June 19, 2006: Signed by the Governor, 6/19/06, I. Sec 1 eff 7/1/07, II. Sec 2 eff 7/1/06, III. Sec 9 eff 1/1/07
  • June 21, 2006: IV. Remainder Eff 6/19/06; Chapter 0308

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