SB 541-FN-A (2018): relative to the presumption under workers' compensation requiring the reimbursement of costs associated with firefighters who have cancer.

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SB 541-FN-A (2018)

relative to the presumption under workers' compensation requiring the reimbursement of costs associated with firefighters who have cancer.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Finance
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Employment
  • Chapter law: 369

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1156s). On March 22, 2018 the Senate adopted “Special Order to to after the addendum, Without Objection”. The committee's amendment (2018-1156s) was rejected on a voice vote on March 22, 2018. A floor amendment (2018-1188s), offered by Sen. Bradley, was adopted on a roll call 12–11 on March 22, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On March 22, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 22, 2018 and was referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2018. The committee held work sessions on April 10, 2018, April 17, 2018 and April 24, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 25, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 26–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1683h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1683h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 2, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On May 2, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 10, 2018 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Daniels. On May 10, 2018 the House adopted “House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Kurk. On May 23, 2018 the House adopted the conference report (2056c) on a voice vote. On May 23, 2018 the Senate adopted the conference report (2018-2056c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 10, 2018, making it Chapter 369 of the session laws. It took effect on July 10, 2018.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 2018, 1:10 PM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 103
  • April 3, 2018, 4:00 PM: public hearing, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 10, 2018, 10:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • April 17, 2018, 2:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • April 24, 2018, 10:30 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • April 25, 2018, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 15, 2018, 12:30 PM: committee of conference, SH 103
  • May 16, 2018, 8:30 AM: committee of conference, SH 100

Votes

  • March 22, 2018, Senate: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment 1188s — yeas 12, nays 11, passed
  • March 22, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 23, nays 0, passed
  • May 2, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1683h — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2018, Senate: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2018, House: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2018, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2018, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Finance
  • January 23, 2018: Hearing: 01/23/2018, Room 103, SH, 01:10 pm
  • March 22, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1156s , 03/22/2018; SC 13A
  • March 22, 2018: Special Order to to after the addendum, Without Objection, MA; 03/22/2018
  • March 22, 2018: Special Order to the present time, Without Objection, MA
  • March 22, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-1156s , AF, VV; 03/22/2018
  • March 22, 2018: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment #2018-1188s , RC 12Y-11N, AA; 03/22/2018
  • March 22, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1188s, RC 23Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/22/2018
  • March 22, 2018: Introduced 03/22/2018 and referred to Finance
  • April 3, 2018: Public Hearing: 04/03/2018 04:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • April 10, 2018: Division I Work Session: 04/10/2018 10:00 AM LOB 212
  • April 17, 2018: Division I Work Session: 04/17/2018 02:00 PM LOB 212
  • April 24, 2018: Division I Work Session: 04/24/2018 10:30 AM LOB 212
  • April 25, 2018: Executive Session: 04/25/2018 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 2, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1683h (NT) for 05/02/2018 (Vote 26-0; CC)
  • May 2, 2018: Amendment #2018-1683h : AA VV 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1683h: MA VV 05/02/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Sen. Daniels Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C, MA, VV; 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: President Appoints: Senators Daniels, Giuda, D'Allesandro; 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. Kurk): MA VV 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Speaker Appoints: Reps. L. Ober, Emerick, Spanos, Leishman 05/10/2018
  • May 15, 2018: Committee of Conference Meeting: 05/15/2018, 12:30 pm, Room 103, SH
  • May 15, 2018: Committee of Conference Meeting: 05/16/2018, 08:30 am, Room 100, SH
  • May 16, 2018: Committee of Conference Meeting: 05/16/2018, 12:00 pm, Room 100, SH
  • May 17, 2018: Conference Committee Report #2018-2056c Filed 05/17/2018; House Amendment + New Amendment
  • May 23, 2018: Conference Committee Report 2056c: Adopted, VV 05/23/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Conference Committee Report #2018-2056c , Adopted, VV; 05/23/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/23/2018)
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled 05/23/2018
  • July 10, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 07/10/2018; Chapter 0369; Effective 07/10/2018

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