SB 494-FN (2008): relative to compulsory coverage requirements under workers' compensation.
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SB 494-FN (2008)
relative to compulsory coverage requirements under workers' compensation.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2007-2008
- Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
- Subject: Employment
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On March 6, 2008 the Senate voted to kill it on a roll call 13–10.
Sponsors
- Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Theodore Gatsas (R - SD16)
- Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3)
- Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8)
- Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9)
- Sen. Peter Bragdon (R - SD11)
- Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14)
- Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17)
- Sen. Robert Letourneau (R - SD19)
- Sen. Michael Downing (R - SD22)
- Rep. Lyle Bulis (R - Graf 1)
- Rep. William Remick (R - Coos 2)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 2008, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102
Votes
- March 6, 2008, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Foster — yeas 13, nays 10, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
- January 29, 2008: Hearing; === CANCELLED === January 29, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 10:45 a.m.; SC4
- February 5, 2008: Hearing; February 5, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC5
- March 4, 2008: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [03/06/08]; SC9A
- March 6, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate RC 13Y-10N, MA