SB 416 (2018): relative to transportation network company drivers.

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SB 416 (2018)

relative to transportation network company drivers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 130

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 15, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 7, 2018 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2018. The committee held a work session on April 10, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 17, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 26, 2018 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 3, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 30, 2018, making it Chapter 130 of the session laws. It took effect on May 30, 2018.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2018, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100
  • April 3, 2018, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 10, 2018, 1:45 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 17, 2018, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302

Votes

  • February 15, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
  • April 26, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Commerce
  • January 30, 2018: Hearing: 01/30/2018, Room 100, SH, 01:45 pm
  • February 15, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/15/2018
  • February 15, 2018: Ought to Pass : RC 14Y-10N, MA; OT3rdg; 02/15/2018
  • March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • April 3, 2018: Public Hearing: 04/03/2018 10:45 AM LOB 302
  • April 10, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/10/2018 01:45 PM LOB 302
  • April 17, 2018: Executive Session: 04/17/2018 01:30 PM LOB 302
  • April 26, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/26/2018 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • April 26, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/26/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Enrolled 05/03/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/03/2018)
  • May 30, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 05/30/2018; Chapter 0130; Effective 05/30/2018

Laws It Would Change

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