HB 1499-FN (2014): increasing the maximum weekly benefit amount of unemployment benefits; amending the definitions of “full-time” and “part-time” work; and establishing a commission study the effect on the unemployment compensation trust fund of the contribution rate reduction trigger levels in RSA 282-A:82 and RSA 282-A:82-a and the elimination of some or all of the waiting periods required to be served pursuant to RSA 282-A:31, I(h).

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HB 1499-FN (2014)

increasing the maximum weekly benefit amount of unemployment benefits; amending the definitions of “full-time” and “part-time” work; and establishing a commission study the effect on the unemployment compensation trust fund of the contribution rate reduction trigger levels in RSA 282-A:82 and RSA 282-A:82-a and the elimination of some or all of the waiting periods required to be served pursuant to RSA 282-A:31, I(h).

  • Status: Died: conferees could not agree
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Employment

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 February 18, 2014. The committee met in executive session on March 4, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0607h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2014-0607h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 25, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On March 25, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2014 and was referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-1808s). The committee's amendment (1808s) was adopted on a roll call 12–11 on May 15, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 12–11 and ordered it to a third reading. On May 15, 2014 the House adopted “Rep. Wallner moved to Non-Concur with Senate AM and request C of C” on a voice vote. On May 22, 2014 the Senate adopted “Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Forrester. A committee of conference met on May 27, 2014 and May 28, 2014 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 18, 2014, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • March 4, 2014, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • April 15, 2014, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 103
  • May 27, 2014, 10:45 AM: committee of conference, LOB 307
  • May 28, 2014, 8:30 AM: committee of conference, LOB 307

Votes

  • March 25, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0607h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2014, Senate: Committee Amendment 1808s — yeas 12, nays 11, passed
  • May 15, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 12, nays 11, passed
  • May 15, 2014, House: Rep. Wallner moved to Non-Concur with Senate AM and request C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 22, 2014, Senate: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference — 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 1:00 PM LOB 307
  • January 14, 2014: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 1/14/2014 1:00 PM LOB 307
  • February 18, 2014: Public Hearing: 2/18/2014 1:00 PM LOB 307
  • March 4, 2014: Executive Session: 3/04/2014 10:15 AM LOB 307
  • March 7, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0607h (Vote 17-0; RC)
  • March 7, 2014: Proposed Committee Amendment #2014-0607h (New Title)
  • March 25, 2014: Amendment #2014-0607h (NT) AA VV
  • March 25, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0607h (New Title) MA VV
  • March 27, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Finance
  • April 15, 2014: Hearing: 4/15/14, Room 103, SH, 1:45 p.m.; SC13
  • May 8, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1808s,NT, 5/15/14; SC18
  • May 15, 2014: Committee Amendment 1808s, NT, AA, RC 12Y-11N
  • May 15, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1808s, NT, MA, RC 12Y-11N; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2014: Rep. Wallner moved to Non-Concur with Senate AM and request C of C; MA VV (In recess of 5/15/2014)
  • May 22, 2014: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Andrew White, Shurtleff, Wallner, Chandler
  • May 22, 2014: Sen. Forrester Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • May 22, 2014: President Appoints: Senators Forrester, Odell, and D'Allesandro
  • May 27, 2014: Committee of Conference Meeting: 5/27/2014; 10:45 AM; LOB 307
  • May 28, 2014: Committee of Conference Meeting: 5/28/2014; 8:30 AM; LOB 307
  • May 30, 2014: Conference Committee Report; Not Signed Off

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