SB 88 (2007): relative to public employee terms of employment, bargaining units, and dispute resolution.

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SB 88 (2007)

relative to public employee terms of employment, bargaining units, and dispute resolution.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • Subject: Employment

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 6, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0083) was adopted on a roll call 14–10 on March 15, 2007, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0705), offered by Sen. Kenney, was rejected on a roll call 8–16 on March 15, 2007. On March 15, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 17–7 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 28, 2007 and was referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held public hearings on April 18, 2007 and April 25, 2007. The committee held work sessions on May 2, 2007, May 8, 2007, May 10, 2007 and May 14, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 29, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 10–7. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1947h) was adopted on a division vote 218–84 on June 6, 2007, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2045h) was rejected on a division vote 144–192 on June 6, 2007. A floor amendment (2043h) was rejected on a roll call 143–197 on June 6, 2007. On June 6, 2007 the House voted to lay it on the table on a division vote 184–156. On June 6, 2007 the House failed “Remove From Table (Rep DeJoie)” on a roll call 145–190. On June 7, 2007 the House adopted “Remove From Table (Rep M. Rollo)” on a roll call 150–142. On June 7, 2007 the House voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. The bill died on the table when the session ended on September 5, 2007, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 6, 2007, 11:40 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102
  • April 18, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • April 25, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • May 2, 2007, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 303
  • May 8, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • May 10, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • May 14, 2007, 11:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • May 29, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307

Votes

  • March 15, 2007, Senate: Committee Amendment (0083s) Sen. Barnes/Sen. Bragdon — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
  • March 15, 2007, Senate: Floor Amendment (0705s) Sen. Bragdon/Sen. Barnes — yeas 8, nays 16, failed
  • March 15, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment Sen. Gottensman/Sen. Barnes — yeas 17, nays 7, passed
  • June 6, 2007, House: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 218, nays 84, passed
  • June 6, 2007, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 144, nays 192, failed
  • June 6, 2007, House: FLOOR AMENDMENT 2043H (REP INFANTINE ET AL) — yeas 143, nays 197, failed
  • June 6, 2007, House: Lay on Table (Rep Rodeschin) — yeas 184, nays 156, passed
  • June 6, 2007, House: REMOVE FROM TABLE (REP DEJOIE) — yeas 145, nays 190, failed
  • June 7, 2007, House: REMOVE FROM TABLE (REP M. ROLLO) — yeas 150, nays 142, passed
  • June 7, 2007, House: Lay On Table (Rep Goley) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • March 6, 2007: Hearing; March 6, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 11:40 a.m.; SC9
  • March 7, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0083} [03/15/07]; SC11, Pg.5
  • March 15, 2007: Committee Amendment{0083} RC 14Y-10N, AA
  • March 15, 2007: Sen. Kenney Floor Amendment{0705} RC 8Y-16N, AF
  • March 15, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0083} RC 17Y-7N, MA; OT3rdg
  • March 15, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 28, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Labor, Industrial & Rehabilitative Services
  • April 18, 2007: Public Hearing: 4/18/2007 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • April 25, 2007: Continued Public Hearing: 4/25/2007 1:00 PM LOB 307
  • May 2, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/2/2007 1:00 PM LOB 303
  • May 8, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/8/2007 9:00 AM LOB 307
  • May 10, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/10/2007 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • May 14, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/14/2007 11:15 AM LOB 307
  • May 29, 2007: Executive Session: 5/29/07 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • May 30, 2007: Majority Committee Rpt: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1947h} for June 6(vote 10-7;RC); HC43, pg.1545
  • May 30, 2007: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment: #1947h
  • May 30, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • June 6, 2007: Majority Committee Amendment #1947h Adopted, DIV 218-84
  • June 6, 2007: Floor Amendment #2045h (Rep Bedrick) Failed, DIV 144-192
  • June 6, 2007: Floor Amendment #2043h (Rep Infantine) Failed, RC 143-197
  • June 6, 2007: Lay on Table (Rep Rodeschin): MA DIV 184-156
  • June 6, 2007: Remove From Table (Rep DeJoie): MF RC 145-190
  • June 7, 2007: Remove From Table (Rep M. Rollo): MA RC 150-142
  • June 7, 2007: Lay On Table (Rep Goley): MA VV
  • September 5, 2007: Died On Table

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