HB 185-FN (2011): relative to determining bargaining units for purposes of public employee collective bargaining.

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HB 185-FN (2011)

relative to determining bargaining units for purposes of public employee collective bargaining.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Employment
  • Chapter law: 45

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 2011. The committee met in executive session on February 8, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 13–4. The report was placed on the regular calendar. A floor amendment (2011-0325h) was adopted on a roll call 314–52 on February 15, 2011, changing the text of the bill. On February 15, 2011 the House adopted “Reconsideration (Rep Daniels)” on a division vote 250–116. A floor amendment (0325h) was rejected on a roll call 118–251 on February 15, 2011. On February 15, 2011 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 16, 2011 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2011. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2011-1360s). The committee's amendment (1360s) was rejected on a roll call 7–17 on April 13, 2011. On April 13, 2011 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 27, 2011 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 9, 2011, making it Chapter 45 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2011, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • February 8, 2011, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • March 29, 2011, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 15, 2011, House: FLAM #0325H (REP GOLEY) — yeas 314, nays 52, passed
  • February 15, 2011, House: Reconsideration (Rep Daniels) — yeas 250, nays 116, passed
  • February 15, 2011, House: FLAM #0325H (REP GOLEY) — yeas 118, nays 251, failed
  • February 15, 2011, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 13, 2011, Senate: Committee Amendment 1360s — yeas 7, nays 17, failed
  • April 13, 2011, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • February 1, 2011: Public Hearing: 2/1/2011 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • February 8, 2011: Executive Session: 2/8/2011 2:00 PM LOB 307
  • February 10, 2011: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 15 (Vote 13-4; RC)
  • February 10, 2011: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • February 15, 2011: Floor Amendment #2011-0325h (Rep Goley) Adopted, RC 314-52
  • February 15, 2011: Reconsideration (Rep Daniels): MA DIV 250-116
  • February 15, 2011: Floor Amendment #0325h (Rep Goley) Failed, RC 118-251
  • February 15, 2011: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 16, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • March 29, 2011: Hearing: 3/29/11, Room 101, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC17
  • April 7, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2011-1360s, 4/13/11; SC19
  • April 13, 2011: Committee Amendment 1360s, RC 7Y-17N, AF
  • April 13, 2011: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 13, 2011: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 27, 2011: Enrolled
  • April 27, 2011: Enrolled
  • May 9, 2011: Signed by Governor 05/09/2011; Effective 07/08/2011; Chapter 0045

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