HB 1163 (2010): relative to the definition of employer for purposes of safety provisions under the workers’ compensation law.

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HB 1163 (2010)

relative to the definition of employer for purposes of safety provisions under the workers’ compensation law.

  • 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: 134

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 7, 2010. The committee held work sessions on January 20, 2010, February 2, 2010 and February 9, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 9, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it (amendment 0309h). The committee's amendment (0309h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 17, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On February 17, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 3, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 20, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 12, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 19, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 14, 2010, making it Chapter 134 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 7, 2010, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • January 20, 2010, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • February 2, 2010, 11:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • February 9, 2010, 9:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • February 9, 2010, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • April 20, 2010, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102

Votes

  • February 17, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0309h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • January 7, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/7/2010 10:30 AM LOB 307
  • January 20, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/20/2010 2:00 PM LOB 307
  • February 2, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/2/2010 11:45 AM LOB 307
  • February 9, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/9/2010 9:15 AM LOB 307
  • February 9, 2010: Executive Session: 2/9/2010 9:30 AM LOB 307
  • February 10, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0309h (NT) for Feb 17 CC (Vote 17-0)
  • February 10, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #0309h (New Title)
  • February 17, 2010: Amendment #0309h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • February 17, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0309h (New Title): MA VV
  • March 3, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • April 20, 2010: Hearing: April 20, 2010, Room 102, LOB, 8:45 a.m.; SC15
  • May 11, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/12/10; SC19A
  • May 12, 2010: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 12, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 19, 2010: Enrolled
  • May 19, 2010: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2010: Signed by the Governor 06/14/2010; Effective 07/14/2010; Chapter 0134

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