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Bill Information > HB 1659
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HB 1659 - 2013-14
Clarifying the employment status of independent contractors in the news business.
Companion Bill: SB 5476
Bill History
2013 REGULAR SESSION
IN THE HOUSE
Feb 5
First reading, referred to Labor & Workforce Development.
(View Original Bill)
Feb 13
Public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workforce Development at 8:00 AM.
(Committee Materials)
Feb 14
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Labor & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM.
(Committee Materials)
LWD - Majority; do pass.
(Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass.
(Minority Report)
Feb 18
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
2013 1ST SPECIAL SESSION
IN THE HOUSE
May 13
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
2013 3RD SPECIAL SESSION
IN THE HOUSE
Nov 7
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
2014 REGULAR SESSION
IN THE HOUSE
Jan 13
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.
Referred to Labor & Workforce Development.
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