HB 522 (2015): making certain changes in the law governing toxic substances in the workplace to comply with federal law.

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HB 522 (2015)

making certain changes in the law governing toxic substances in the workplace to comply with federal law.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 141

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2015. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2015 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 19, 2015 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2015. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 30, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 6, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2015-1637EBA) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1637e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 12, 2015, making it Chapter 141 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2015, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • March 3, 2015, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • April 7, 2015, 1:40 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 11, 2015, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • February 17, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/17/2015 10:30 AM LOB 307
  • March 3, 2015: Executive Session: 3/3/2015 10:15 AM LOB 307
  • March 5, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 11 (Vote 19-0; CC); HC19, PG. 405
  • March 11, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 19, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • April 7, 2015: Hearing: 4/7/15, Room 101, LOB, 1:40 p.m.; SC16
  • April 16, 2015: === CANCELLED SESSION === Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/23/15; Vote 5-0; CC; SC18
  • April 17, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/30/15; Vote 5-0; CC; SC19
  • April 30, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 6, 2015: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2015-1637EBA: AA VV (in recess of 5/6/2015)
  • May 6, 2015: Enrolled (in recess of 5/6/2015)
  • May 14, 2015: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1637e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 5/14/2015)
  • May 21, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 5/21/2015)
  • June 12, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 6/12/2015; Chapter 141; Effective Date 1/1/2016

Laws It Would Change

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