HB 420-FN (2012): relative to the definition of employee and clarifying the criteria for exempting workers from employee status.

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HB 420-FN (2012)

relative to the definition of employee and clarifying the criteria for exempting workers from employee status.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Employment
  • Chapter law: 139

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 March 1, 2011. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on June 8, 2011, September 21, 2011 and October 4, 2011. The committee met in executive session on October 18, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2754h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2754h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 4, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On January 4, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 8, 2012 and was referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-1698s). The committee's amendment (1698s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 25, 2012, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2012-1697s), offered by Sen. Houde, was rejected on a roll call 5–18 on April 25, 2012. On April 25, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 18–5 and ordered it to a third reading. On May 15, 2012 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1698s (Rep Daniels)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 30, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 7, 2012, making it Chapter 139 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 1, 2011, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • March 1, 2011, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • June 8, 2011, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • September 21, 2011, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • October 4, 2011, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • October 18, 2011, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • March 27, 2012, 9:50 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, LOB 102

Votes

  • January 4, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2754h(NT) — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2012, Senate: Sen. Houde Floor Amendment 1697s — yeas 5, nays 18, failed
  • April 25, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 18, nays 5, passed
  • May 15, 2012, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1698s (Rep Daniels) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • February 22, 2011: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 2/22/2011 10:15 AM LOB 307
  • March 1, 2011: Public Hearing: 3/1/2011 10:15 AM LOB 307
  • March 1, 2011: Executive Session: 3/1/2011 1:00 PM LOB 307
  • March 1, 2011: Retained in Committee
  • June 8, 2011: Retained Bill - Full Committee Work Session: 6/8/2011 11:00 AM LOB 307
  • September 20, 2011: ==CANCELLED== Retained Bill - Full Committee Work Session: 9/20/2011 11:00 AM LOB 307
  • September 21, 2011: Retained Bill - Full Committee Work Session: 9/21/2011 11:00 AM LOB 307
  • October 4, 2011: Retained Bill - Full Committee Work Session: 10/4/2011 1:00 PM LOB 307
  • October 18, 2011: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/18/2011 1:00 PM LOB 307
  • October 21, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2754h(NT) for Jan 4 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • October 21, 2011: Proposed Committee Amendment #2011-2754h (New Title)
  • January 4, 2012: Amendment #2754h(NT) Adopted, VV
  • January 4, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2754h(NT): MA VV
  • February 8, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
  • March 27, 2012: Hearing: 3/27/12, Room 102, LOB, 9:50 a.m.; SC12
  • April 18, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-1698s, 4/25/12; SC16
  • April 25, 2012: Committee Amendment 1698s; AA, VV
  • April 25, 2012: Sen. Houde Floor Amendment #2012-1697s, RC 5Y-18N, AF
  • April 25, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1698s, RC 18Y-5N, MA; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2012: House Concurs with Senate AM #1698s (Rep Daniels): MA VV
  • May 23, 2012: Enrolled
  • May 30, 2012: Enrolled [Recessed from 5/17/2012 Session]
  • June 7, 2012: Signed By Governor 06/07/2012; Effective 08/06/2012; Chapter 0139

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