BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5532
SB 5532: Acting in course of employmt
Revising the definition of "acting in the course of employment."
Summary
- The term "acting in the course of employment" is redefined to exclude travel to the job site prior to a work shift, travel from the job site after a work shift and provision of a vehicle, parking place or other assistance in transportation to or from the worker's regular job site. The term "acting in the course of employment" provides the primary statutory guide as to when a worker is covered by industrial insurance.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5532), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
- IntroducedFeb 5, 1991
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Jim Matson (R-14)
- Introduced
- February 5, 1991 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 13, 1992
- Versions
- SB 5532, SSB 5532
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Jim Matson (R-14)
5 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes.
History
The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.
SB 5532 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- SB 5532 (2015–16) WA gift of life award
- SB 5532 (2013–14) Peace officers
- SB 5532 (2011–12) State route number 522