BILL · 2007–08 SESSION
SB 5678: Workers' compensation
Requiring a study of the incidence of total permanent disability pensions in the state's workers' compensation system.
Summary
- The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is to contract with an independent researcher with demonstrated experience in workers' compensation systems to conduct a study of the incidence of total permanent disability pensions. L&I is to consult the Workers' Compensation Advisory Committee (WCAC) in determining the criteria to use in choosing the researcher.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 29, 2007
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36)
- Introduced
- January 29, 2007 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 14, 2008
- Companion bill
- HB 1792
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to a study of the incidence of total permanent disability pensions in the state's workers' compensation system;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36)
3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.
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