HB 591 (2014): relative to an abusive work environment and the health and safety of public employees.

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HB 591 (2014)

relative to an abusive work environment and the health and safety of public employees.

  • Status: Vetoed, override failed
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Employment

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2013. The committee held a work session on February 28, 2013. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0761h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0761h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 20, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On March 20, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 2013 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2013. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate send it back to committee. On May 2, 2013 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0104s). The committee's amendment (0104s) was adopted on a voice vote on January 30, 2014, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2014-0319s), offered by Sen. Sharon Carson, was adopted on a voice vote on January 30, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On January 30, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 14, 2014 the House adopted “Non-Concur and Request C of C” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Andrew White. On May 22, 2014 the Senate adopted “Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. A committee of conference met on May 27, 2014 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The Senate adopted the conference report (1930c) on a voice vote. The House adopted the conference report (1930c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 18, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor vetoed it on July 28, 2014. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. On September 17, 2014 the House voted 141–154 on overriding the governor's veto on a roll call, and the veto was sustained, failing to meet the two thirds threshold.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2013, 2:15 PM: public hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • February 28, 2013, 2:00 PM: full committee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • March 5, 2013, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • April 10, 2013, 9:40 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 100
  • May 27, 2014, 9:00 AM: committee of conference, LOB 307

Votes

  • March 20, 2013, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0761h — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2013, Senate: Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • January 30, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0104s and 0319s — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2014, House: Non-Concur and Request C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 22, 2014, Senate: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 4, 2014, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 4, 2014, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • September 17, 2014, House: Veto Override — yeas 141, nays 154, failed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • February 19, 2013: Public Hearing: 2/19/2013 2:15 PM LOB 307
  • February 28, 2013: Full Committee Work Session: 2/28/2013 2:00 PM LOB 307
  • March 5, 2013: Executive Session: 3/5/2013 1:00 PM LOB 307
  • March 6, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0761h for Mar 20 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • March 6, 2013: Proposed Committee Amendment #2013-0761h
  • March 20, 2013: Amendment #0761h: AA VV
  • March 20, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0761h: MA VV
  • March 21, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Executive Dept. & Admin
  • April 10, 2013: Hearing: 4/10/13, Room 100, SH, 9:40 a.m.; SC15
  • April 23, 2013: Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 5/2/13; Vote 5-0; SC18
  • May 2, 2013: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
  • January 23, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0104s, 1/30/14; SC4
  • January 30, 2014: Committee Amendment 0104s, AA VV
  • January 30, 2014: Sen. Carson Floor Amendment #2014-0319s, AA, VV
  • January 30, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0104s and 0319s, MA VV; OT3rdg
  • May 14, 2014: Non-Concur and Request C of C (Rep. Andrew White); MA VV
  • May 14, 2014: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Andrew White, Ley, Cahill, Herb Richardson
  • May 22, 2014: Sen. Carson Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • May 22, 2014: President Appoints: Senators Carson, Boutin, and Soucy
  • May 27, 2014: Committee of Conference Meeting: 5/27/2014; 9:00 AM; LOB 307
  • May 30, 2014: Conference Committee Report #2014-1930c; Senate Amendment, Filed
  • June 4, 2014: Conference Committee Report 1930c; Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2014: Conference Committee Report #1930c; Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2014: Enrolled
  • June 18, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 6/4/14)
  • July 28, 2014: Vetoed by the Governor on 7/28/2014
  • September 17, 2014: Notwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall HB 591 Become Law: RC 141-154, Veto Sustained, lacking the necessary two-thirds vote

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