HB 1599 (2014): relative to employment protection for victims of domestic violence.

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HB 1599 (2014)

relative to employment protection for victims of domestic violence.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • 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 11, 2014. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study unanimously, 18–0. On March 5, 2014 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on September 17, 2014 and October 14, 2014. The committee met in executive session on October 14, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended For Future Legislation”, by a vote of 12 to 2.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2014, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • February 18, 2014, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • September 17, 2014, 1:30 PM: full committee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • October 14, 2014, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • October 14, 2014, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307

Votes

  • March 5, 2014, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • February 11, 2014: Public Hearing: 2/11/2014 1:30 PM LOB 307
  • February 18, 2014: Executive Session: 2/18/2014 2:00 PM LOB 307
  • February 21, 2014: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • March 5, 2014: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • September 17, 2014: Interim Study - Full Committee Work Session: 9/17/2014 1:30 PM LOB 307
  • October 14, 2014: Interim Study - Full Committee Work Session: 10/14/2014 1:00 PM LOB 307
  • October 14, 2014: Executive Session: 10/14/2014 1:15 PM LOB 307
  • October 31, 2014: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended For Future Legislation (Vote 12-2)

Laws It Would Change

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