BILL · 2007–08 SESSION
SB 5908: Injured workers
Requiring a study of the outcomes of injured workers.
Summary
- Provides that the department of labor and industries shall conduct a study of the outcomes of injured workers found employable and not eligible for vocational rehabilitation benefits. Declares that the department shall contract with an independent researcher, approved by the labor and business members of the workers' compensation advisory committee, to conduct the study.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 6, 2007
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36)
- Introduced
- February 6, 2007 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 14, 2008
AN ACT Relating to a study of the outcomes of injured workers;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36)
2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 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.
SB 5908 in other sessions
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