Covid-19 CT - HB6269 an ACT PROHIBITING EMPLOYERS from TAKING ADVERSE ACTION AGAINST an EMPLOYEE for DECLINING a VACCINE
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Covid-19 CT - HB6269 AN ACT PROHIBITING EMPLOYERS FROM TAKING ADVERSE ACTION AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE FOR DECLINING A VACCINE. Primary Sponsor: Representative Anne Dauphinais (R) Summary: To prohibit employers from taking adverse action against an employee for declining a vaccine. CT - SB711 AN ACT CONCERNING COVID-19 RELIEF FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AND REQUIRING FEDERAL REGULATORY ANALYSIS FOR PROPOSED STATE REGULATIONS. Primary Sponsor: Senator Joan V. Hartley (D) Summary: To (1) prohibit an increase in employers' experience ratings based on COVID-19 unemployment claims, (2) exempt personal protective equipment from the sales and use taxes for small businesses, and (3) require agencies to prepare a federal regulatory analysis when developing a proposed regulation. Actions: March 22, 2021 • Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/29/21 10:00 AM March 12, 2021 • Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office March 11, 2021 • Joint Favorable March 2, 2021 • Referred to Joint Committee on Commerce March 1, 2021 • Drafted by Committee CT - SB741 AN ACT EXTENDING FARMER TAX EXEMPTION PERMITS GRANTED TO CERTAIN START-UP FARMERS NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. Primary Sponsor: Senator Christine Cohen (D) Summary: To require the Department of Revenue Services to extend a farmer tax exemption permit granted to certain start-up farmers and the time period to show proof of profitability. Actions: March 4, 2021 • Public Hearing 03/08 CT - SB1002 AN ACT CONCERNING LABOR ISSUES RELATED TO COVID-19, PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND OTHER STAFFING MATTERS. Primary Sponsor: Labor and Public Employees Committee Summary: To address labor issues related to COVID-19, personal protective equipment and other staffing matters. Actions: March 5, 2021 • Public Hearing 03/11 March 4, 2021 • Referred to Joint Committee on Labor and Public Employees MA - HD484 An Act providing financial relief to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic Primary Sponsor: Representative Bradley Jones (R) MA - HD945 An Act relative to the protection of essential businesses MA - HD1004 An Act to exempt certain personal protection equipment from sales tax Primary Sponsor: Representative Tackey Chan (D) MA - HD1283 An Act effectuating equity in COVID-19 vaccination Primary Sponsor: Representative Liz Miranda (D) MA - HD1299 An Act Providing Hazard Pay and Protection for Essential Workers during a “Declaration of a State of Emergency” Primary Sponsor: Representative Maria Robinson (D) MA - HD1338 An Act providing financial relief to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic Primary Sponsor: Representative Brian Murray (D) MA - HD1689 An Act relative to sales tax on certain items during the state of emergency due to COVID-19 MA - HD1965 An Act providing financial relief to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic Primary Sponsor: Representative Steven Xiarhos (R) MA - HD2219 An Act Relative to Occupational Presumption and COVID-19 Primary Sponsor: Representative Tram Nguyen (D) MA - HD2576 An Act to protect injured workers during and after the COVID-19 pandemic Primary Sponsor: Representative Tram Nguyen (D) MA - SD172 An Act providing financial relief to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic MA - SD386 An Act relative to emergency paid sick time MA - SD714 An Act relative to disability or death caused by infectious diseases, presumption MA - SD1717 An Act to protect injured workers during and after the COVID-19 pandemic MA - SD2467 An Act related to deductions for personal protective equipment costs for businesses MA - SD2470 An Act related to deductions for personal protective equipment costs for businesses ME - LD288 An Act To Conform the Maine Income Tax Law with Federal Law To Exempt Paycheck Protection Program Loans from Being Considered Taxable Income Primary Sponsor: Senator James Dill NH - HB492 requiring maintenance of the COVID-19 dashboard. Primary Sponsor: Representative Kristina Schultz (D) Actions: March 4, 2021 • Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 19-0; CC) March 2, 2021 • Executive Session: 03/02/2021 12:30 pm Members of the public may attend using the following links:To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/99282187833 NH - LSR795 relative to unemployment compensation, certain sanitary protections for COVID-19, extending the federal Family and Medical Leave Act for certain COVID-19 protections, and waiving cost sharing for testing and treatment for COVID-19. Primary Sponsor: Representative Kristina Schultz (D) NH - LSR937 establishing a committee to study the effects of COVID-19 lockdowns, quarantines, and school and business closings. Primary Sponsor: Senator Kevin Avard (R) NH - LSR939 establishing a COVID-19 micro enterprise relief fund. Primary Sponsor: Senator Suzanne Prentiss (D) NH - SB63 relative to business liability protection for exposure to coronavirus and COVID-19. Primary Sponsor: Senator Bob Giuda (R) Actions: March 4, 2021 • Rereferred to Committee, RC 21Y-3N, MA; 03/04/2021; SJ 6 • Sen. Hennessey Moved to Remove SB63 from the Consent Calendar; 03/04/2021; SJ 6 NH - SB64 extending unpaid leave benefits to employees for COVID-19 purposes. Primary Sponsor: Senator Rebecca Whitley (D) NH - SB67 relative to paid sick leave. Primary Sponsor: Senator Rebecca Whitley (D) Actions: March 9, 2021 • Remote Hearing: 03/16/2021, 09:30 am; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar; SC 15 NH - SB132 adopting omnibus legislation relative to COVID-19. Primary Sponsor: Senator Suzanne Prentiss (D) Amendments: Amendment 2021-0452s Actions: March 4, 2021 • Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0452s, RC 24Y-0N, MA; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/04/2021; SJ 6 • Committee Amendment # 2021-0452s, RC 24Y-0N, AA; 03/04/2021; SJ 6 NJ - A3900 Concerns family leave and disability benefits during epidemic-related emergencies. Primary Sponsor: Assemblymember Shavonda E. Sumter (D) NJ - A3913 Concerns family leave benefits during epidemic-related emergencies. Primary Sponsor: Assemblymember Andrew Zwicker (D) NJ - A3914 Provides for employment, retention, and benefits during public health hazard posed by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) of certain public employees. Primary Sponsor: Assemblymember Adam J. Taliaferro (D) NJ - A3918 "COVID-19 Fiscal Mitigation Act"; clarifies filing and payment deadline for CBT and GIT taxpayers, modifies duration of State Fiscal Years 2020 and 2021, requires certain updates and presentation for State Fiscal Years 2020 and 2021. Primary Sponsor: Assemblymember Eliana Pintor Marin (D) NJ - A3919 Extends certain permits, approvals, and deadlines during COVID-19 emergency. Primary Sponsor: Assemblymember Clinton Calabrese (D) NJ - A3960 Allows CBT and GIT tax credits to certain taxpayers that retain employees during COVID-19 pandemic. Primary Sponsor: Assemblymember Daniel R. Benson (D) NJ - A3976 "Healthy Citizens and Healthy Business Act." Primary Sponsor: Assemblymember Erik Peterson (R) NJ - A3998 Concerns certain workers' compensation supplemental benefits for surviving dependents of essential employees who die in course of employment. Primary Sponsor: Assemblymember Carol A. Murphy (D) Actions: March 1, 2021 • Substituted by S2476 February 24, 2021 • Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading NJ - A3999 Concerns employment benefits and coronavirus disease 2019 infections contracted by essential employees. Primary Sponsor: Assemblymember Thomas P. Giblin (D) NJ - A4014 Requires EDA to provide low interest loans to qualified small businesses and not-for-profit corporations during state of emergency declared by Governor. Primary Sponsor: Assemblymember Yvonne Lopez (D) NJ - A4268 Permits certain employees to refuse to work due to unsafe working conditions during state of emergency or public health emergency. Primary Sponsor: Assemblymember Valerie Vainieri Huttle (D) NJ - A4330 "Economic Emergency Investment Stabilization Act"; allows EDA to invest in businesses impacted by major economic emergencies. Primary Sponsor: Assemblymember Gary S. Schaer (D) NJ - A4375 Excludes unemployment benefits paid during coronavirus pandemic state of emergency from calculation of employer unemployment contributions and payments in lieu of contributions. Primary Sponsor: Assemblymember Louis D. Greenwald (D) NJ - A4377 Establishes general immunity for businesses, including non-profits, and public and private colleges and universities, and their officers, employees, and agents, against actions relating to Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic or related viral strain in subsequent years. Primary Sponsor: Assemblymember Roy Freiman (D) NJ - A4382 "COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act." Primary Sponsor: Assemblymember Eliana Pintor Marin (D) NJ - A4388 Establishes immunity for businesses against damage claims COVID-19 exposure; excludes willful, reckless or intentional conduct; excludes businesses that fail to adhere to safety guidelines. Primary Sponsor: Assemblymember Vincent Mazzeo (D) NJ - A4440 Establishes general immunity for entities, including non-profits and governments, and institutions of higher education, and their officers, employees, and agents, against actions relating to Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic or related viral strain in subsequent years. Primary Sponsor: Assemblymember Eric Houghtaling (D) NJ - A4441 Concerns UI benefits provided to workers. Primary Sponsor: Assemblymember Joann Downey (D) NJ - A4551 Authorizes insurers issuing business interruption insurance to offer rider for global virus transmission and pandemic coverage. Primary Sponsor: