SB 502-FN (2008): relative to unemployment compensation.

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SB 502-FN (2008)

relative to unemployment 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: 297

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 12, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0834) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0883), offered by Sen. DeVries, 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, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0971) was adopted on a voice vote on March 20, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 20, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 16–8 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House 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 15–2 to recommend that the House pass it. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on April 16, 2008. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 219–113. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 2, 2008, making it Chapter 297 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2008, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102
  • April 1, 2008, 10:00 AM: 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{0834}{0883} — voice vote, passed
  • March 20, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment, Sen. Barnes/Sen. Gallus — yeas 16, nays 8, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 219, nays 113, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • February 12, 2008: Hearing; February 12, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 11:15 a.m; SC6
  • March 4, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0834} [03/06/08]; SC9A, Pg.6-7
  • March 6, 2008: Committee Amendment{0834}, AA, VV
  • March 6, 2008: Sen. DeVries Floor Amendment{0883}, AA, VV
  • March 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendments{0834}{0883}, MA, VV; Refer to Finance[Rule 26]
  • March 12, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0971} [03/20/08]; SC11, Pg.12-13
  • March 19, 2008: Introduced 3/19/2008 and Ref to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • March 20, 2008: Committee Amendment{0971}, AA, VV
  • March 20, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0971} RC 16Y-8N, MA; OT3rdg
  • March 20, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 1, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/1/2008 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • April 8, 2008: Executive Session: 4/8/2008 11:30 AM LOB 307 (Orig 11:00 AM)
  • April 9, 2008: Continued Executive Session If Needed: 4/9/2008 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • April 10, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 16 CC (vote 15-2)
  • April 16, 2008: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep N.Elliott)
  • April 16, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA RC 219-113
  • April 30, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 1, 2008: Enrolled
  • July 2, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 06/27/08; Eff. Date 08/26/08, Chapter 0297

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