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• Introduced by Rep. Tim Feeley (R) on February 2, 2005, to prohibit contractual noncompetition clauses and contractual provisions requiring the reporting of new employment offers after separation from employment in broadcasting employees' contracts. The bill would provide that attempts to enforce such provisions are subject to a civil action for damages, attorney's fees, and court costs.
  • Referred to the House Licensing and Occupations Committee on February 3, 2005.
  • Amendment offered by Rep. Jim DeCesare (R) on February 10, 2005.
    • Withdrawn in the House on February 15, 2005.
• Passed in the House (69 to 23) on February 16, 2005. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Received in the Senate on February 17, 2005.
  • Referred to the Senate Economic Development, Tourism & Labor Committee on February 23, 2005.