SB 45 (2016): establishing a committee to study opioid use in workers' compensation cases.

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SB 45 (2016)

establishing a committee to study opioid use in workers' compensation cases.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2015. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-0819s). The committee's amendment (0819s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 19, 2015, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2015-0924s), offered by Sen. Bradley, was adopted on a voice vote on March 19, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On March 19, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2015. The committee held work sessions on April 21, 2015, May 5, 2015 and May 28, 2015. The committee met in executive session on May 28, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 8, 2015 and October 22, 2015. The committee met in executive session on October 29, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2015-2544h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2015-2544h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 6, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On January 6, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 4, 2016 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 2015, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100
  • April 7, 2015, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • April 21, 2015, 10:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • May 5, 2015, 10:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • May 28, 2015, 9:00 AM: full committee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • May 28, 2015, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • September 8, 2015, 10:45 AM: full committee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • October 22, 2015, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • October 29, 2015, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307

Votes

  • March 19, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 0819s and 0924s — voice vote, passed
  • January 6, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2544h — voice vote, passed
  • February 4, 2016, Senate: Nonconcur with House Amendment 2544h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
  • January 27, 2015: Hearing:=== CANCELLED === 1/27/15, Room 100, SH, 1:00 p.m.; SC7
  • February 3, 2015: Hearing: 2/3/15, Room 100, SH, 1:00 p.m.; SC8
  • March 11, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-0819s, 3/19/15; SC13
  • March 12, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (in recess of 3/12/2015)
  • March 19, 2015: Committee Amendment 0819s, AA, VV
  • March 19, 2015: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment #2015-0924s, AA, VV
  • March 19, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 0819s and 0924s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 7, 2015: Public Hearing: 4/7/2015 11:00 AM LOB 307
  • April 21, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/21/2015 10:15 AM LOB 307
  • May 5, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/5/2015 10:15 AM LOB 307
  • May 28, 2015: Full Committee Work Session: 5/28/2015 9:00 AM LOB 307
  • May 28, 2015: Executive Session: 5/28/2015 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • May 28, 2015: Retained in Committee
  • September 8, 2015: Retained Bill - Full Committee Work Session: 9/8/2015 10:45 AM LOB 307
  • October 22, 2015: Retained Bill - Full Committee Work Session: 10/22/2015 1:00 PM LOB 307
  • October 29, 2015: Executive Session: 10/29/2015 1:00 PM LOB 307
  • November 12, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-2544h (NT) for Jan 6 (Vote 14-0; CC)
  • January 6, 2016: Amendment #2015-2544h: AA VV 01/06/2016
  • January 6, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2544h: MA VV 01/06/2016
  • February 4, 2016: Sen. Bradley Moved Nonconcur with House Amendment 2544h, MA, VV

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