House Sponsors: DAVIS,STEVE-PARKE-FLOWERS. Senate Sponsors: REA Short description: MEDICAL EXAM EMPLOYEES-ENFORCE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Medical Examination of Employees Act. Deletes language making violation of the Act a petty offense with a $100 fine. Provides that the Director of Labor shall administer and enforce the Act. Provides that the Department of Labor may investigate complaints, conduct hearings, and subpoena witnesses and documents. Provides that the Director of Labor shall adopt rules to administer and enforce the Act. Provides that any employer who fails to comply with a final decision of the Director or who discriminates or retaliates against any employee for filing a complaint with the Director or cooperating or providing information in any investigation or proceeding commits a Class B misdemeanor and is subject to a fine of $100 for each day the violation continues. Provides that the Attorney General shall prosecute violations. STATE MANDATES NOTE (Dept. of Commerce and Community Affairs) HB 139 does not create a State mandate. FISCAL NOTE (Dept. of Labor) There would be minimal fiscal effect on the Department. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Provides that any employer who fails to comply with a final decision of the Director commits a petty offense (rather than a Class B misdemeanor) and is subject to a fine of $500. Deletes language providing that the Attorney General shall prosecute violations. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status