Department of Industrial Relations: ombudsman.
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AB 1977 — Department of Industrial Relations: ombudsman.
Last action — From committee without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Existing law establishes the Department of Industrial Relations and charges that agency with, among other things, the responsibility to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners of California, to improve their working conditions, and to advance their opportunities for profitable employment. The work of the department is divided into divisions, among which are the Divisions of Labor Standards Enforcement, Workers' Compensation, and Occupational Safety and Health. This bill would authorize the Director of Industrial Relations to appoint an Ombudsman for Small Business to be charged with providing information and assistance to small businesses in California that have difficulties in dealing with complex matters involving the Divisions of Labor Standards Enforcement, Workers' Compensation, and Occupational Safety and Health.
Bill Text
- Amended 04/05/10 - Amended Assembly Current pdf April 05, 2010
- Introduced 02/17/10 - Introduced pdf February 17, 2010
- AB1977 View text html
Action History
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From committee without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage.
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Re-referred to Com. on L. & E.
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From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on L. & E. Read second time and amended.
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Referred to Com. on L. & E.
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From printer. May be heard in committee March 20.
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Read first time. To print.
Sponsors
- Cook · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Cook
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 121 →"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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 38% | 50% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (8)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bill | — | Yea |
| Furutani | — | Nay |
| Ma | — | Nay |
| Monning | — | Nay |
| Swanson | — | Nay |
| Yamada | — | Not Voting |
| Beth Gaines | — | Yea |
| Bill Berryhill | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 1977 do?
- Existing law establishes the Department of Industrial Relations and charges that agency with, among other things, the responsibility to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners of California, to improve their working conditions, and to advance their opportunities for profitable employment. The work of the department is divided into divisions, among which are the Divisions of Labor Standards Enforcement, Workers' Compensation, and Occupational Safety and Health. This bill would authorize the Director of Industrial Relations to appoint an Ombudsman for Small Business to be charged with providing information and assistance to small businesses in California that have difficulties in dealing with complex matters involving the Divisions of Labor Standards Enforcement, Workers' Compensation, and Occupational Safety and Health.
- Who sponsors AB 1977?
- AB 1977 is sponsored by Cook.
- What is the current status of AB 1977?
- This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track AB 1977?
- Track AB 1977 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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