SB 273 (2006): relative to reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.

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SB 273 (2006)

relative to reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Senate committee: Banks and Insurance
  • Subject: Discrimination
  • Chapter law: 181

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the Senate Banks and Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 22, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 22, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 28, 2006 and was referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 11–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 26, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2172) was adopted on May 10, 2006. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2172) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 25, 2006, making it Chapter 181 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2007.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 21, 2006, 10:25 AM: hearing, Senate Banks and Insurance, SH 100
  • April 11, 2006, 10:30 AM: public hearing, RM307/LOB

Votes

  • March 22, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Banks and Insurance
  • February 7, 2006: Hearing; === CANCELLED === February 7, 2006, Room 102, LOB 10:15 a.m.; SC1A
  • February 14, 2006: Hearing; === CANCELLED === February 14, 2006, Room 102, LOB 10:15 a.m.; SC1
  • February 21, 2006: Hearing; February 21, 2006, Room 100, State House, 10:25 a.m.; SC6
  • March 7, 2006: Hearing; === CANCELLED === March 7, 2006, Room 102, LOB, 10:15 a.m
  • March 15, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/22/06]; SC11
  • March 22, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 22, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 28, 2006: Introduced and ref Labor, Industrial and Rehabilatative Services
  • April 11, 2006: Public Hearing April 11 10:30 RM307/LOB
  • April 20, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP April 26 (vote 11-0; CC)
  • April 26, 2006: Passed, MA, VV
  • May 10, 2006: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2172}, Adopted
  • May 11, 2006: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2172}, Adopted
  • May 18, 2006: Enrolled [05/11/06]
  • May 23, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 25, 2006: Signed by the Governor on 05/25/06; Eff. date 01/01/07, Chapter 0181

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