SB 500-FN (2008): relative to certain insurance fraud and establishing a task force on employee misclassification.

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SB 500-FN (2008)

relative to certain insurance fraud and establishing a task force on employee misclassification.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • Subject: Employment
  • Chapter law: 378

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 19, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0827) was adopted on a voice vote on March 13, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 13, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 19, 2008 and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 9, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1291h). The committee's amendment (1291h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 16, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 16, 2008 the bill was referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 29, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 30, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On May 7, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 21, 2008 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Gottesman. An enrolled bill amendment (2122) was adopted on June 4, 2008. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2122) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 20, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 16, 2008.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2008, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102
  • April 8, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • April 9, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • April 29, 2008, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 30, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 13, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0827}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1291h NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Amendment{1291}(New Title) — voice vote, 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, 10:55 a.m.; SC4
  • February 19, 2008: Hearing; February 19, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 11:00 a.m.; SC7
  • March 6, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0827}(New Title)[03/13/08]; SC10, Pg.16-18
  • March 13, 2008: Committee Amendment{0827}(New Title), AA, VV
  • March 13, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0827}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 13, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 19, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
  • April 8, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/8/2008 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • April 9, 2008: Executive Session: 4/9/2008 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • April 9, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1291h NT for April 16 CC (vote 14-1)
  • April 9, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1291h (New Title)
  • April 16, 2008: Amendment #1291h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • April 16, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1291h NT: MA VV
  • April 16, 2008: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • April 29, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/29/2008 10:45 AM LOB 204
  • April 30, 2008: Executive Session: 4/30/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • April 30, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 7 CC (vote 14-0)
  • May 7, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Gottesman Moved Concur with House Amendment{1291}(New Title), MA, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2122 Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2122}, Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
  • July 16, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 07/11/08
  • July 16, 2008: I. Section 7-12 Eff. 07/11/08
  • July 16, 2008: II. Remainder Eff. 01/01/09
  • July 16, 2008: Chapter 0378

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