SB 409-FN (2016): relative to the first responder's critical injury benefit and establishing a committee to study soft tissue injuries for purposes of workers’ compensation permanent impairment awards.

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SB 409-FN (2016)

relative to the first responder's critical injury benefit and establishing a committee to study soft tissue injuries for purposes of workers’ compensation permanent impairment awards.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Employment
  • Chapter law: 305

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2016. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 21, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on January 27, 2016 and was referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2016. The committee met in executive session on April 12, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-1330h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-1330h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 20, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On April 20, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 20, 2016 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a work session on April 26, 2016. The committee met in executive session on May 4, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 26–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 11, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 19, 2016 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Prescott. On May 19, 2016 the House adopted “House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Infantine. A committee of conference met on May 24, 2016 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 1, 2016 the House adopted the conference report (2106c) on a voice vote. On June 1, 2016 the Senate adopted the conference report (2106c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 1, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2016-2137e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 21, 2016, making it Chapter 305 of the session laws. It took effect on June 21, 2016.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2016, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100
  • April 5, 2016, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • April 12, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • April 26, 2016, 2:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • May 4, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 24, 2016, 3:00 PM: committee of conference, SH 100

Votes

  • January 21, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1330h — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2016, Senate: Nonconcur with House Amendment # 1330h, NT, Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2016, House: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2016, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2016, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: To Be Introduced 01/06/2016 and Referred to Commerce
  • January 12, 2016: Hearing: 01/12/2016, Room 100, SH, 02:45 pm; SC1
  • January 21, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/21/2016; Vote 5-0; CC; SC2
  • January 21, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/21/2016
  • January 27, 2016: Introduced 01/27/2016 and referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • April 5, 2016: Public Hearing: 04/05/2016 10:15 AM LOB 307
  • April 12, 2016: Executive Session: 04/12/2016 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • April 20, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-1330h (NT) for 04/20/2016 (Vote 15-1; RC)
  • April 20, 2016: Amendment #2016-1330h : AA VV 04/20/2016
  • April 20, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1330h: MA VV 04/20/2016
  • April 20, 2016: Referred to Finance 04/20/2016
  • April 26, 2016: Division II Work Session: 04/26/2016 02:00 PM LOB 209
  • May 4, 2016: Executive Session: 05/04/2016 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 11, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 05/11/2016 (Vote 26-0; CC)
  • May 11, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/11/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Sen. Prescott Moved Nonconcur with House Amendment # 1330h, NT, Requests C of C, MA VV; 05/19/2016
  • May 19, 2016: President Appoints: Senators Prescott, Cataldo, Soucy; 05/19/2016
  • May 19, 2016: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. Infantine): MA VV 05/19/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Infantine, Murphy, White, Umberger 05/19/2016
  • May 24, 2016: Committee of Conference Meeting: 05/24/2016, 03:00 pm, Room 100, SH
  • May 24, 2016: Conferee Change: Rep. Seaworth Replaces Rep. Infantine 05/19/2016
  • May 27, 2016: Conference Committee Report #2016-2106c Filed 05/26/2016; House Amendment + New Amendment
  • June 1, 2016: Conference Committee Report 2106c: Adopted, VV 06/01/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Conference Committee Report 2106c, Adopted, VV; 06/01/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-2137e : AA VV 06/01/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-2137e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/01/2016)
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled 06/01/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 06/01/2016)
  • June 21, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 06/21/2016; Chapter 0305; Effective 06/21/2016

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