2007 House Bill 4532

Prohibit employer policies on off-work conduct

Introduced in the House

March 27, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Lee Gonzales (D-49)

To prohibit an employer from having a policy against employing an individual on the basis of certain conduct by the individual during nonworking hours. Bills like this were first introduced in 2005 after the Weyco company fired several employees who refused to comply with company policy prohibiting the employment of smokers.

Referred to the Committee on Labor

Nov. 6, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 7, 2007

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 15, 2008

Substitute offered by Rep. Fred Miller (D-31)

To only apply the proposed restrictions to employers with more than 50 employees.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 63 to 45 (details)

To prohibit an employer with more than 50 workers from having a policy against employing an individual on the basis of certain conduct by the individual during nonworking hours. Bills like this were first introduced in 2005 after the Weyco company fired several employees who refused to comply with company policy prohibiting the employment of smokers.

Motion by Rep. Steve Tobocman (D-12)

To give the bill immediate effect.

The motion failed 58 to 48 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 20, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism