HB 1108 (2016): relative to inquiries by employers into the criminal history of applicants for employment.

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HB 1108 (2016)

relative to inquiries by employers into the criminal history of applicants for employment.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Subject: Employment

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 22–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on October 12, 2016. The committee met in executive session on October 20, 2016 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 8 to 7.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2016, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • March 1, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • October 12, 2016, 9:30 AM: full committee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • October 20, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 301

Votes

  • March 9, 2016, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • February 2, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/02/2016 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • March 1, 2016: Executive Session: 03/01/2016 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 03/09/2016 (Vote 22-0; CC)
  • March 9, 2016: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/09/2016
  • October 12, 2016: Interim Study Full Committee Work Session: 10/12/2016 09:30 AM LOB 307
  • October 20, 2016: Executive Session: 10/20/2016 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • October 26, 2016: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 8-7)

Related Bills

  • HB 442 (2017): relative to criminal records checks in the employee application process.

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