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HB 337 — Nonpayment of wages; discriminatory actions prohibited.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 950 (effective 7/1/20)
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 01, 2020. Enacted.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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13 sponsors
1 primary, 12 co-sponsors signed on.
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Mixed recorded votes
9 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Nonpayment of wages; discriminatory actions prohibited. Prohibits an employer from discharging or otherwise discriminating against an employee because such employee has filed any complaint or instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding related to the failure to pay wages, or has testified or is about to testify in any such proceeding. The measure authorizes the Commissioner of Labor and Industry to institute proceedings against an employer who has taken such prohibited discriminatory action. Available remedies include reinstatement of the employee, recovery of lost wages, and liquidated damages. This bill is identical to SB 48.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
1 added · 1 removedPlain-language change summary
In the latest version of Bill HB 337, a new line has been added while an older line has been removed. Specifically, the new addition (line 74.220.50.216) introduces a new provision or requirement, while the removed line (74.220.50.48) eliminates a previous clause. This change is important because it may update or improve the bill's focus, making it more relevant to current needs or issues. Adjustments like this can help clarify the legislation or ensure it better serves its intended purpose.
74.220.50.4874.220.50.216
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 950 (effective 7/1/20)
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Impact statement from DPB (HB337ER)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2020
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Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 20, 2020
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Signed by Speaker
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Signed by President
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Enrolled
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Conference report agreed to by Senate (30-Y 10-N)
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VOTE: Adoption (62-Y 37-N)
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Conference report agreed to by House (62-Y 37-N)
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Amended by conference committee
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Conferees appointed by Senate
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Conferees appointed by House
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House acceded to request
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Senate requested conference committee
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Senate insisted on amendment (40-Y 0-N)
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VOTE: REJECTED (2-Y 97-N)
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Senate amendment rejected by House (2-Y 97-N)
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Placed on Calendar
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Passed Senate with amendment (40-Y 0-N)
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Engrossed by Senate as amended
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Committee amendment agreed to
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Reading of amendment waived
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Read third time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Commerce and Labor with amendment (15-Y 0-N)
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Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
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Constitutional reading dispensed
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VOTE: Passage (85-Y 13-N)
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Read third time and passed House (85-Y 13-N)
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Read second time and engrossed
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Read first time
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Reported from Labor and Commerce (20-Y 1-N)
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Impact statement from DPB (HB337)
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Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)
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Assigned L & C sub: Subcommittee #1
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Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20102627D
Sponsors
- Marcia S. "Cia" Price · Primary
- Lamont Bagby · Cosponsor
- Karrie K. Delaney · Cosponsor
- Patrick A. Hope · Cosponsor
- Paul E. Krizek · Cosponsor
- Joseph C. Lindsey · Cosponsor
- Sam Rasoul · Cosponsor
- Marcus B. Simon · Cosponsor
- Shelly A. Simonds · Cosponsor
- Rodney T. Willett · Cosponsor
- Mark H. Levine · Cosponsor
- Kaye Kory · Cosponsor
- Clinton L. Jenkins · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 12 co-sponsors · 135 not signed on · 92 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Marcia S. "Cia" Price Voted No
Co-sponsors (12)
- Lamont Bagby Voted No
- Karrie K. Delaney Voted No
- Patrick A. Hope Voted No
- Paul E. Krizek Voted No
- Joseph C. Lindsey
- Sam Rasoul Voted No
- Marcus B. Simon Voted No
- Shelly A. Simonds Voted No
- Rodney T. Willett
- Levine, Mark H. Voted No
- Kory, Kaye Voted No
- Jenkins, Clinton L. Voted No
Not signed on (135)
135 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 135 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 30 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 30 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 75% | 25% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 61 | 37 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 61 | 37 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 62% | 37% | 0% | 1% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 96 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 2 | 96 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 2% | 97% | 0% | 1% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Spruill, Lionell, Sr. | — | Yea |
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Ebbin, Adam P. | — | Yea |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" | — | Yea |
| Newman, Stephen D. | — | Yea |
| Norment, Thomas K., Jr. | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 84 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 84 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 85% | 13% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 20 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 20 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 5% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lindsey, Joseph C. | — | Yea |
| Alfonso H. Lopez | — | Yea |
| Ayala, Hala S. | — | Yea |
| Bourne, Jeffrey M. | — | Yea |
| Byron, Kathy J. | — | Nay |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Gooditis, Wendy W. | — | Yea |
| Guzman, Elizabeth R. | — | Yea |
| Heretick, Steve E. | — | Yea |
| Israel D. O'Quinn | — | Yea |
| Jeion A. Ward | — | Yea |
| Keam, Mark L. | — | Yea |
| Kory, Kaye | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Marshall, Daniel W., III | — | Yea |
| Michael J. Webert | — | Yea |
| Mullin, Michael P. | — | Yea |
| R. Lee Ware | — | Yea |
| Ransone, Margaret B. | — | Not Voting |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Terry G. Kilgore | — | Yea |
| Tony O. Wilt | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 78% | 0% | 0% | 22% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bourne, Jeffrey M. | — | Yea |
| Guzman, Elizabeth R. | — | Yea |
| Jeion A. Ward | — | Not Voting |
| Kory, Kaye | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Not Voting |
| Mullin, Michael P. | — | Yea |
| R. Lee Ware | — | Yea |
| Ransone, Margaret B. | — | Yea |
| Tony O. Wilt | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 337 do?
- Nonpayment of wages; discriminatory actions prohibited. Prohibits an employer from discharging or otherwise discriminating against an employee because such employee has filed any complaint or instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding related to the failure to pay wages, or has testified or is about to testify in any such proceeding. The measure authorizes the Commissioner of Labor and Industry to institute proceedings against an employer who has taken such prohibited discriminatory action. Available remedies include reinstatement of the employee, recovery of lost wages, and liquidated damages. This bill is identical to SB 48.
- Who sponsors HB 337?
- HB 337 is sponsored by Marcia S. "Cia" Price, Lamont Bagby, Karrie K. Delaney, Patrick A. Hope, Paul E. Krizek, Joseph C. Lindsey, Sam Rasoul, Marcus B. Simon, Shelly A. Simonds, Rodney T. Willett, Levine, Mark H., Kory, Kaye, and Jenkins, Clinton L..
- What is the current status of HB 337?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 01, 2020. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 337?
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