HB 1535-FN (2016): relative to liability for payment of criminal record background checks and drug tests.

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HB 1535-FN (2016)

relative to liability for payment of criminal record background checks and drug tests.

  • Status: Killed
  • 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 February 18, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2016, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • February 18, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307

Votes

  • March 9, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — 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 11:00 AM LOB 307
  • February 18, 2016: Executive Session: 02/18/2016 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 16-1; CC)
  • March 9, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/09/2016

Laws It Would Change

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