RI S0772 | 2017 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Vetoed on September 27 2017 - 100% progression
Action: 2017-09-27 - Vetoed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [PDF]

Summary

Creates a work disabling presumption for any firefighter who passed a physical examination upon entry into service and who later contracts disabling hypertension, stroke, or heart disease.

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Title

Firefighter Disability

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2017-09-19 - House - Passage *************************** (Y: 63 N: 0 NV: 12 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2017-09-19 - Senate - Passage (Y: 25 N: 9 NV: 4 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2017-09-27SenateVetoed by Governor
2017-09-21SenateTransmitted to Governor
2017-09-19HouseHouse passed Sub A in concurrence
2017-09-19HousePlaced on the House Consent Calendar (09/19/2017)
2017-09-19SenateSenate passed Sub A
2017-09-14SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (09/19/2017)
2017-06-30SenateCommittee recommends passage of Sub A
2017-06-30SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/30/2017)
2017-04-26SenateCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2017-04-21SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/26/2017)
2017-04-12SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Labor

Subjects


Rhode Island State Sources


Bill Comments

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