RI H7005 | 2016 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Passed on June 6 2016 - 100% progression
Action: 2016-06-06 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [PDF]

Summary

Creates a cause of action for employees who are discharged or otherwise sanctioned by an employer on account of being required to attend court or other hearing.

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Roll Calls

2016-06-01 - Senate - Passage in concurrence (Y: 37 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2016-02-04 - House - Passage (Y: 70 N: 0 NV: 5 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2016-06-06HouseSigned by Governor
2016-06-01HouseTransmitted to Governor
2016-06-01SenateSenate passed Sub A in concurrence
2016-05-26SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (06/01/2016)
2016-05-03SenateCommittee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
2016-04-29SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/03/2016)
2016-02-25SenateReferred to Senate Judiciary
2016-02-04HouseHouse passed Sub A
2016-01-29HousePlaced on House Calendar (02/04/2016)
2016-01-27HouseCommittee recommends passage of Sub A
2016-01-25HouseScheduled for consideration (01/27/2016)
2016-01-12HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2016-01-06HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/12/2016)
2016-01-06HouseIntroduced, referred to House Judiciary

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