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
  1. IntroducedFeb 6, 2007
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. 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

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.

SB 5908 in other sessions

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