HB 471-FN-A (2007): relative to workers' compensation compliance in the construction sector and continually appropriating a special fund.

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HB 471-FN-A (2007)

relative to workers' compensation compliance in the construction sector and continually appropriating a special fund.

  • 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: 323

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 work sessions on February 22, 2007 and March 6, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 14, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 21, 2007 the House failed “Rules Suspen: Permit Ref 2nd Comm after Deadline”. On March 21, 2007 the House adopted “Rules Suspension: Deadline of Referral of Bills to 2nd Comm” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (0449h) 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. On March 21, 2007 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2007. The committee held a work session on April 2, 2007. The committee met in executive session on April 3, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1149h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 11, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On April 11, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 12, 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 (1684) was adopted on a voice vote on May 24, 2007, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1776), offered by Sen. Gottesman, was adopted on a voice vote on May 24, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 24, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 13, 2007 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1684s & #1776s, Reps Mears and Almy” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 27, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 20, 2007, making it Chapter 323 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • February 22, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • March 6, 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
  • April 2, 2007, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 2, 2007, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 3, 2007, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 1, 2007, 11:20 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 21, 2007, House: Rules Suspension: Deadline of Referral of Bills to 2nd Comm — voice vote, passed
  • March 21, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0449h — voice vote, passed
  • April 11, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1149h — voice vote, passed
  • May 24, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1684}{1776} — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2007, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1684s & #1776s, Reps Mears and Almy — 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 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • February 22, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/22/2007 9:00 AM LOB 307
  • March 6, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/6/2007 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 {0449h} for March 21 (vote 14-3; CC)
  • March 14, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0449h
  • March 21, 2007: Rules Suspen: Permit Ref 2nd Comm after Deadline: MF RC207-141 Lacking Necessary 2/3; HJ28 pg852-853
  • March 21, 2007: Rules Suspension: Deadline of Referral of Bills to 2nd Comm: MA VV by Necessary 2/3; HJ28 pg854-855
  • March 21, 2007: Amendment {0449h} Adopted, VV
  • March 21, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0449h: MA VV
  • March 21, 2007: Referred to Ways and Means
  • April 2, 2007: Public Hearing: 4/2/2007 10:30 AM LOB 202
  • April 2, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 4/2/2007 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • April 3, 2007: Executive Session: 4/3/07 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • April 4, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1149h} for April 11 (vote 14-0; CC)
  • April 4, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #1149h
  • April 11, 2007: Amendment {1149h} Adopted, VV
  • April 11, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1149h: MA VV
  • April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • May 1, 2007: Hearing; May 1, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 11:20 a.m.; SC18
  • May 17, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1684} [05/24/07]; SC21, Pg.13-14
  • May 24, 2007: Committee Amendment{1684}, AA, VV
  • May 24, 2007: Sen. Gottesman Floor Amendment{1776}, AA, VV
  • May 24, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1684}{1776}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 24, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 13, 2007: House Concurs with Senate AM #1684s & #1776s, Reps Mears and Almy, MA VV
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled
  • July 20, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 07/16/07; Chapter 0323; I. Sections 7-9 Eff. 07/01/2011
  • July 20, 2007: II. Remainder Eff. 09/14/2007

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