SB 501-FN (2008): relative to workers’ compensation on certain state projects, penalty collection powers of the department of labor and permanent impairment awards under workers’ compensation.

SB 501-FN (2008)

relative to workers’ compensation on certain state projects, penalty collection powers of the department of labor and permanent impairment awards under workers’ compensation.

• 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: 270

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 pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0828) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0886), offered by Sen. D'Allesandro, was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 13, 2008 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Hassan. A floor amendment (0935), offered by Sen. Hassan, 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 Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 8, 2008 and April 9, 2008. The committee voted 17–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1313h). The committee's amendment (1313h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 23, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 23, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes 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. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 30, 2008, making it Chapter 270 of the session laws.

Sponsors

• Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23) (prime sponsor)
• Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6)
• Sen. Betsi DeVries (D - SD18)
• Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21)
• Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24)
• Sen. David Gottesman (D - SD12)
• Sen. Harold Janeway (D - SD7)
• Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10)
• Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15)
• Rep. Dennis Vachon (D - Straf 3)
• Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7)
• Rep. William Hatch (D - Coos 3)

Hearings and Sessions

• February 5, 2008, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102
• April 1, 2008, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
• April 8, 2008, 11:30 AM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307

Votes

• March 6, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments {0828}(NT){0886}(2nd NT) — voice vote, passed
• March 13, 2008, Senate: Reconsideration — voice vote, passed
• March 13, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0935}(3rd New Title) — voice vote, passed
• April 23, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1313h NT — voice vote, passed
• May 21, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Amendment{1313}(New Title) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

Laws It Would Change

• RSA 228:4-b
• RSA 21-I:80
• RSA 281-A
• RSA 281-A:32

From the General Court

• Bill status page
• Docket
• HC 30