HB 797 (2007): regulating mandatory overtime for nurses and assistants.

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HB 797 (2007)

regulating mandatory overtime for nurses and assistants.

  • 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: 353

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 19, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–2 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. A floor amendment (1160h) was rejected on a division vote 129–198 on April 4, 2007. On April 4, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 262–69. 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 22, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (2069), offered by Sen. Roberge, was rejected on a roll call 11–13 on June 6, 2007. A floor amendment (2054), offered by Sen. Hassan, was adopted on a voice vote on June 6, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On June 6, 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 #2054s, Rep Mears” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 14, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 23, 2007, making it Chapter 353 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 19, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • March 20, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • May 22, 2007, 11:35 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102

Votes

  • April 4, 2007, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 129, nays 198, failed
  • April 4, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 262, nays 69, passed
  • June 6, 2007, Senate: Floor Amendment (2069s) Sen. Barnes/Sen. Clegg — yeas 11, nays 13, failed
  • June 6, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{2054} — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2007, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #2054s, Rep Mears — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • March 19, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/19/2007 1:00 PM LOB 307
  • March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/07 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • March 20, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for March 27 (vote 11-2; RC)
  • March 28, 2007: Special Order to April 4, Regular Place on Calendar: Without Objection
  • April 4, 2007: Floor Amendment #1160h (Rep Millham): AF DIV 129-198
  • April 4, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA DIV 262-69
  • April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • May 22, 2007: Hearing; May 22, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 11:35 a.m.; SC18
  • May 31, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [06/06/07]; SC23
  • June 6, 2007: Sen. Roberge Floor Amendment{2069}, RC 11Y-13N, AF
  • June 6, 2007: Sen. Hassan Floor Amendment{2054}, AA, VV
  • June 6, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{2054}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 6, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 13, 2007: House Concurs with Senate AM #2054s, Rep Mears, MA VV
  • June 13, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • July 23, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 07/17/07; Eff. Date 01/01/08; Chapter 0353

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 66 (2006): regulating mandatory overtime for nurses and assistants.

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