HB 1270 (2012): requiring an employer to disclose non-compete and non-piracy agreements prior to making an offer of employment or an offer of change in job classification.

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HB 1270 (2012)

requiring an employer to disclose non-compete and non-piracy agreements prior to making an offer of employment or an offer of change in job classification.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Employment
  • Chapter law: 70

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2012. The committee held work sessions on February 14, 2012 and February 21, 2012. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0840h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0840h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On March 7, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 28, 2012 and was referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 25, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 15, 2012, making it Chapter 70 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2012, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • February 14, 2012, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 303
  • February 21, 2012, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • April 10, 2012, 10:10 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 7, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0840h(NT) — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • January 26, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/26/2012 9:00 AM LOB 307
  • February 14, 2012: Full Committee Work Session: 2/14/2012 1:00 PM LOB 303
  • February 21, 2012: Full Committee Work Session: 2/21/2012 1:00 PM LOB 307 ==Executive Session To Follow==
  • February 23, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0840h(NT) for Mar 7 (Vote 15-1; CC)
  • February 23, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-0840h (New Title)
  • March 7, 2012: Amendment #0840h(NT) Adopted, VV
  • March 7, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0840h(NT): MA VV
  • March 28, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
  • April 10, 2012: Hearing: 4/10/12, Room 102, LOB, 10:10 a.m.; SC14
  • April 18, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/25/12; SC16
  • April 25, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 25, 2012: Enrolled
  • May 2, 2012: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2012: Signed By Governor 05/15/2012; Effective 07/14/2012; Chapter 0070

Laws It Would Change

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