SB 144-FN (2009): allowing the unemployment compensation trust fund to be charged for benefits paid for certain employee terminations.

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SB 144-FN (2009)

allowing the unemployment compensation trust fund to be charged for benefits paid for certain employee terminations.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • Subject: Employment
  • Chapter law: 219

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0384s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 11, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 11, 2009 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 (1088s) was adopted on a roll call 17–6 on April 1, 2009, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1162s), offered by Sen. Hassan, was adopted on a voice vote on April 1, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On April 1, 2009 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 April 7, 2009 and was referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 2009. The committee met in executive session on April 28, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it (amendment 1429h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 10–4. The committee's amendment (1429h) was adopted on a division vote 192–152 on May 6, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On May 6, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 212–151. On May 6, 2009 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on May 12, 2009 and May 19, 2009. The committee met in executive session on May 28, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–9 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1730h). The committee's amendment (1730h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 3, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On June 3, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 208–164. On June 10, 2009 the Senate adopted “Sen. Hassan Concurs with House Amendment {1429h} {1730h}” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2342) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 15, 2009, making it Chapter 219 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2009, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102
  • April 23, 2009, 11:15 AM: public hearing, LOB 307
  • April 28, 2009, 1:00 PM: executive session, LOB 307
  • May 12, 2009, 1:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • May 19, 2009, 2:30 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • May 28, 2009, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • March 11, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0384s} — voice vote, passed
  • April 1, 2009, Senate: Committee Amendment (1088s) — yeas 17, nays 6, passed
  • April 1, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1088s} {1162s} — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2009, House: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 192, nays 152, passed
  • May 6, 2009, House: OTP / AM 1429H — yeas 212, nays 151, passed
  • June 3, 2009, House: OTP / AM 1730H — yeas 208, nays 164, passed
  • June 10, 2009, Senate: Sen. Hassan Concurs with House Amendment {1429h} {1730h} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • February 17, 2009: Hearing; February 17, 2009, Room 102, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC11
  • February 19, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0384s} [03/04/09]; SC13
  • March 4, 2009: Without Objection, Chair Moved to Special Order to End of Calendar
  • March 4, 2009: Without Objection, Chair moved to Special Order to 03/11/09
  • March 4, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0384s} [03/11/09]; SC14
  • March 11, 2009: Without Objection, Chair Moved to Special Order to after lunch
  • March 11, 2009: Committee Amendment {0384s}, AA, VV
  • March 11, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0384s}, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]; SJ7, Pg.100
  • March 26, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1088s} [04/01/09]; SC17
  • April 1, 2009: Committee Amendment {1088s}, RC 17Y - 6N, AA
  • April 1, 2009: Sen. Hassan Floor Amendment {1162s}, AA, VV
  • April 1, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1088s} {1162s}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 1, 2009: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
  • April 7, 2009: Introduced & Referred to Labor, Industrial & Rehabilitative Svcs [3/26/2009]
  • April 23, 2009: Public Hearing: 4/23/2009 11:15 AM LOB 307
  • April 28, 2009: Executive Session: 4/28/2009 1:00 PM LOB 307
  • April 30, 2009: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #1429h for May 6 RC (vote 10-4); HC34, PG.1431-1432
  • April 30, 2009: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #1429h
  • April 30, 2009: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • May 6, 2009: Majority Committee Amendment #1429h Adopted, DIV 192-152
  • May 6, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1429h: MA RC 212-151
  • May 6, 2009: Referred to Finance
  • May 12, 2009: Division I Work Session: 5/12/2009 1:00 PM LOB 212
  • May 19, 2009: Division I Work Session: 5/19/2009 2:30 PM LOB 212
  • May 28, 2009: Executive Session: 5/28/2009 11:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 28, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1730h for June 3 RC (vote 13-9)
  • May 28, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #1730h
  • June 3, 2009: Amendment #1730h Adopted, VV
  • June 3, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1730: MA RC 208-164
  • June 10, 2009: Sen. Hassan Concurs with House Amendment {1429h} {1730h}, MA, VV
  • June 24, 2009: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2342 Adopted
  • June 24, 2009: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2342 Adopted
  • June 24, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 24, 2009: Enrolled
  • July 15, 2009: Signed by the Governor on 07/15/09; Sect 3 Eff. as prov in Sect. 4, Rem. Eff. 09/13/09; Chapter 219

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