HB 1500-FN (2018): relative to workplace violence, workplace injuries and death in the workplace.
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HB 1500-FN (2018)
relative to workplace violence, workplace injuries and death in the workplace.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
- Subject: Employment
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2018. The committee held work sessions on February 14, 2018 and February 20, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends by a vote of 11–10, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 6, 2018 the House adopted “Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)” on a voice vote. On March 15, 2018 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a roll call 177–157. The committee held a work session on October 2, 2018. The committee met in executive session on October 16, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 12 to 0.
Sponsors
Hearings and Sessions
- January 31, 2018, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
- February 14, 2018, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
- February 20, 2018, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
- February 21, 2018, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
- October 2, 2018, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB305
- October 16, 2018, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB307
Votes
- March 6, 2018, House: Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed
- March 15, 2018, House: Interim Study — yeas 177, nays 157, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
- January 31, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/31/2018 10:30 AM LOB 307
- February 14, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/14/2018 09:00 AM LOB 307
- February 20, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/20/2018 10:00 AM LOB 307
- February 21, 2018: Executive Session: 02/21/2018 11:00 AM LOB 307
- February 26, 2018: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- March 6, 2018: Majority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 03/06/2018 (Vote 11-10; RC)
- March 6, 2018: Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff): MA VV by necessary two-thirds vote 03/06/2018
- March 7, 2018: Special Order to 3/15/2018 Without Objection
- March 15, 2018: Refer for Interim Study: MA RC 177-157 03/15/2018
- October 2, 2018: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 10/02/2018 09:30 AM LOB305
- October 16, 2018: Executive Session: 10/16/2018 10:00 AM LOB307
- October 29, 2018: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 12-0)