HB 426 (2007): relative to workers' compensation rates and resolution of disputes relative to classification of employees or independent contractors.

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HB 426 (2007)

relative to workers' compensation rates and resolution of disputes relative to classification of employees or independent contractors.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2007-2008
House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
Subject: Employment
Chapter law: 172

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2007. The committee held a work session on March 7, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 14, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0476h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 29, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 1, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1432) was adopted on a voice vote on May 10, 2007, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1480), offered by Sen. Gottesman, was adopted on a voice vote on May 10, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 10, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 31, 2007 the House adopted “House Concurred with Senate AM #1432s and #1480s, Rep Mears” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 7, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 20, 2007, making it Chapter 172 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

February 13, 2007, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
March 7, 2007, 8:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
March 14, 2007, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 104
May 1, 2007, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102

Votes

March 21, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0476h — voice vote, passed
May 10, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments {1432}{1480} — voice vote, passed
May 31, 2007, House: House Concurred with Senate AM #1432s and #1480s, Rep Mears — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
February 13, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/13/2007 1:30 PM LOB 307
March 7, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/7/2007 8:00 AM LOB 307
March 14, 2007: Executive Session: 3/14/2007 9:30 AM LOB 104
March 14, 2007: Comm Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0476h} for March 21 (vote 17-1; CC)
March 14, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0476h
March 21, 2007: Amendment {0476h} Adopted, VV
March 21, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0476h: MA VV
March 29, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
May 1, 2007: Hearing; May 1, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 11:30 a.m.; SC18
May 3, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1432} [05/10/07]; SC19, Pg.10
May 10, 2007: Committee Amendment{1432}, AA, VV
May 10, 2007: Sen. Gottesman Floor Amendment{1480}, AA, VV
May 10, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendments {1432}{1480}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
May 10, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
May 15, 2007: Hearing; === CANCELLED === May 15, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 11:15 a.m
May 31, 2007: House Concurred with Senate AM #1432s and #1480s, Rep Mears, MA VV
June 7, 2007: Enrolled
June 7, 2007: Enrolled
June 20, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/18/07; Eff. Date 06/18/07; Chapter 0172

Laws It Would Change

RSA 281-A:43