HB 407-FN (2018): requiring workers' compensation to cover prophylactic treatment for exposure.

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HB 407-FN (2018)

requiring workers' compensation to cover prophylactic treatment for exposure.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Employment
  • Chapter law: 166

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on February 15, 2017. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2017 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 June 20, 2017 and October 5, 2017. The committee met in executive session on October 31, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-2453h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-2453h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 9, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On January 9, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On January 9, 2018 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2018. The committee held work sessions on January 18, 2018, January 23, 2018, January 31, 2018 and February 20, 2018. The committee met in executive session on March 14, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on March 14, 2018. The committee voted unanimously, 26–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0817h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-2453h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On March 21, 2018 the House adopted “Reconsider HB 407” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Kurk. The committee's amendment (2018-0817h), offered by Rep. Kurk, was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2018 the House again voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 22, 2018 and was referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 26, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 2, 2018 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 05/03/2018, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 3, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 10, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 8, 2018, making it Chapter 166 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2017, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • February 7, 2017, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • February 15, 2017, 12:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • March 1, 2017: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • June 20, 2017, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • October 5, 2017, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • October 31, 2017, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • January 17, 2018, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • January 18, 2018, 11:30 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • January 23, 2018, 1:30 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB212
  • January 31, 2018, 1:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • February 20, 2018, 10:30 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • March 14, 2018, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • March 14, 2018, 10:05 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • April 17, 2018, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100

Votes

  • January 9, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2453h — voice vote, passed
  • March 21, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2453h — voice vote, passed
  • March 21, 2018, House: Reconsider HB 407 — voice vote, passed
  • March 21, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0817h — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • February 1, 2017: Public Hearing: 02/01/2017 11:00 AM LOB 307
  • February 7, 2017: Executive Session: 02/07/2017 11:00 AM LOB 307
  • February 15, 2017: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/15/2017 12:15 PM LOB 307
  • March 1, 2017: Executive Session: 03/01/2017 LOB 307
  • March 1, 2017: Retained in Committee
  • June 20, 2017: Retained Bill Subcommittee Work Session: 06/20/2017 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • October 5, 2017: Retained Bill Subcommittee Work Session: 10/05/2017 01:00 PM LOB 307
  • October 31, 2017: Executive Session: 10/31/2017 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • January 3, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-2453h for 01/03/2018 (Vote 19-0; RC)
  • January 3, 2018: Special Order to 1/9/2018 Without Objection
  • January 9, 2018: Amendment #2017-2453h : AA VV 01/09/2018
  • January 9, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2453h: MA VV 01/09/2018
  • January 9, 2018: Referred to Finance 01/09/2018
  • January 17, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/17/2018 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • January 18, 2018: Division I Work Session: 01/18/2018 11:30 AM LOB 212
  • January 23, 2018: Division I Work Session: 01/23/2018 01:30 PM LOB212
  • January 31, 2018: Division I Work Session: 01/31/2018 01:00 PM LOB 212
  • February 20, 2018: Division I Work Session: 02/20/2018 10:30 AM LOB 212
  • March 13, 2018: ==CANCELLED== Division I Work Session: 03/13/2018 10:00 AM LOB 212
  • March 14, 2018: Executive Session: 03/14/2018 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • March 14, 2018: Division I Work Session: 03/14/2018 10:05 AM LOB 212
  • March 14, 2018: Executive Session: 03/14/2018 LOB 210-211
  • March 21, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0817h for 03/21/2018 (Vote 26-0; CC)
  • March 21, 2018: Amendment #2017-2453h : AA VV 03/21/2018
  • March 21, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2453h: MA VV 03/21/2018
  • March 21, 2018: Reconsider HB 407 (Rep. Kurk): MA VV 03/21/2018
  • March 21, 2018: FLAM #2018-0817h (Rep. Kurk): AA VV 03/21/2018
  • March 21, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0817h: MA VV 03/21/2018
  • March 22, 2018: Introduced 03/22/2018 and Referred to Commerce
  • April 17, 2018: Hearing: 04/17/2018, Room 100, SH, 02:30 pm
  • April 26, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/26/2018
  • April 26, 2018: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 04/26/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/02/2018; SC 19A
  • May 2, 2018: Special Order to 05/03/2018, Without Objection, MA; 05/02/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/03/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/03/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/10/2018)
  • May 10, 2018: Enrolled 05/10/2018
  • June 8, 2018: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/08/2018; Chapter 166; Eff. 1/1/2019

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