HB 1469 (2008): relative to the definition of public employee terms and conditions of employment.
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HB 1469 (2008)
relative to the definition of public employee terms and conditions of employment.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
- Subject: Employment
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2008. The committee held work sessions on February 12, 2008 and February 19, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it (amendment 0609h) by a vote of 9–4. The minority of the committee reported: Refer to Interim Study. The committee's amendment (0609h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 2008 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a division vote 144–150. On March 12, 2008 the House rejected a motion to pass it with changes on a division vote 147–151. On March 12, 2008 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study (Rep Gorman)” on a voice vote. On March 12, 2008 the House failed “Reconsideration (Rep Infantine)” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on April 29, 2008. The committee met in executive session on September 16, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009”, by a vote of 8 to 2.
Sponsors
- Rep. John DeJoie (D - Merr 11) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
- February 12, 2008, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
- February 19, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
- February 19, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 308
- April 29, 2008, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
- September 16, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
Votes
- March 12, 2008, House: Lay On Table (Rep Packard) — yeas 144, nays 150, failed
- March 12, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0609h NT — yeas 147, nays 151, failed
- March 12, 2008, House: Refer to Interim Study (Rep Gorman) — voice vote, passed
- March 12, 2008, House: Reconsideration (Rep Infantine) — voice vote, failed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
- February 5, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/5/2008 1:00 PM LOB 307
- February 12, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 2/12/2008 10:00 AM LOB 307
- February 12, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/12/2008 3:00 PM LOB 307
- February 19, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/19/2008 9:00 AM LOB 307
- February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 10:00 AM LOB 308
- February 20, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0609h NT for Mar 12 Reg (vote 9-4)
- February 20, 2008: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #0609h (New Title)
- February 20, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study
- March 12, 2008: Amendment #0609h (New Title) Adopted, VV
- March 12, 2008: Lay On Table (Rep Packard): MF DIV 144-150
- March 12, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0609h NT: MF DIV 147-151
- March 12, 2008: Refer to Interim Study (Rep Gorman): MA VV
- March 12, 2008: Reconsideration (Rep Infantine): MF VV
- April 11, 2008: Referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services for Interim Study
- April 29, 2008: Interim Study Full Committee Work Session: 4/29/2008 10:00 AM LOB 307
- September 16, 2008: Interim Study Executive Session: 9/16/2008 10:00 AM LOB 307
- September 16, 2008: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009 (Vote 8-2)