SB 416 (2016): relative to flexible working arrangements in employment.

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SB 416 (2016)

relative to flexible working arrangements in employment.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2015-2016
House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Senate committee: Commerce
Subject: Employment
Chapter law: 182

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0945s). On March 17, 2016 the Senate voted to lay it on the table, on a motion by Sen. Sanborn. On March 17, 2016 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. The committee's amendment (0945s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 17, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On March 17, 2016 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table, on a motion by Sen. Sanborn. On March 17, 2016 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table, on a motion by Sen. Prescott. On March 17, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 23, 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 May 3, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 13–5, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 11, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 153–140. The bill was enrolled on May 19, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 3, 2016, making it Chapter 182 of the session laws. It took effect on September 1, 2016.

Hearings and Sessions

January 19, 2016, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100
April 5, 2016, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
May 3, 2016, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307

Votes

March 17, 2016, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
March 17, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 13, nays 10, passed
May 11, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 153, nays 140, passed

The Docket

January 6, 2016: To Be Introduced 01/06/2016 and Referred to Commerce
January 19, 2016: Hearing: 01/19/2016, Room 100, SH, 01:45 pm; SC2
March 17, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0945s , 03/17/2016
March 17, 2016: Sen. Sanborn Moved Laid on Table, DIV 23Y-0N, MA; 03/17/2016
March 17, 2016: Pending Motion Committee Amendment #2016-0945s ; 03/17/2016
March 17, 2016: Sen. Bradley Moved to Remove From Table, MA, VV; 03/17/2016
March 17, 2016: Committee Amendment 0945s, AA, VV; 03/17/2016
March 17, 2016: Sen. Sanborn Moved Laid on Table, DIV 11Y-12N, MF; 03/17/2016
March 17, 2016: Sen. Prescott Moved Laid on Table, DIV 11Y-12N, MF; 03/17/2016
March 17, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0945s, RC 13Y-10N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/17/2016
March 23, 2016: Introduced 03/23/2016 and referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
April 5, 2016: Public Hearing: 04/05/2016 01:00 PM LOB 307
May 3, 2016: Executive Session: 05/03/2016 11:00 AM LOB 307
May 5, 2016: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
May 11, 2016: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 05/11/2016 (Vote 13-5; RC)
May 11, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA DV 153-140 05/11/2016
May 19, 2016: Enrolled 05/19/2016
May 19, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 05/19/2016)
June 3, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 06/03/2016; Chapter 0182; Effective 09/01/2016

Laws It Would Change

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