HB 1309 (2014): making a technical change in the workers' compensation law.
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HB 1309 (2014)
making a technical change in the workers' compensation law.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2013-2014
- House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
- Senate committee: Commerce
- Subject: Employment
- Chapter law: 21
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2014. The committee met in executive session on January 21, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0088h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0088h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 6, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On February 6, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 19, 2014 and was referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 11, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 17, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 2014, making it Chapter 21 of the session laws. It took effect on May 23, 2014.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jeffrey Goley (D - Hills 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Sally Kelly (D - Merr 20)
- Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 14, 2014, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
- January 21, 2014, 2:15 PM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
- March 11, 2014, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, LOB 101
Votes
- February 6, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0088h — voice vote, passed
- April 17, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
- January 14, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/14/2014 10:45 AM LOB 307
- January 21, 2014: Executive Session: 1/21/2014 2:15 PM LOB 307
- January 28, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0088h for Feb 5 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- February 6, 2014: Adopt Amendment #0088h AA VV
- February 6, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0088h MA VV
- February 19, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
- March 11, 2014: Hearing: 3/11/14, Room 101, LOB, 2:30 p.m.; SC9
- April 3, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/17/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC14
- April 17, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 24, 2014: Enrolled
- May 1, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 4/30/14)
- May 23, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 5/23/2014; Chapter 0021; Effective 5/23/2014