BILL · 2007–08 SESSION
SB 6827: Worker's compensation
Reforming worker's compensation.
Summary
- Declares that for a worker to receive benefits for an injury under Title 51, there must be a specific medical diagnosis directly related to the injury that must contribute by a factor of at least fifty percent to the worker's inability to work. Redefines "permanent total disability". Adds additional limitations to receiving payment of worker's compensation benefits.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 25, 2008
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13)
- Introduced
- January 25, 2008 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 25, 2008
- Companion bill
- HB 3172
AN ACT Relating to worker's compensation reform;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13)
7 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.
SB 6827 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 6827 (2009–10) Small county vehicle dealers
- SB 6827 (2005–06) Walla Walla sweet onion
- SB 6827 (2001–02) State health care benefits
- SB 6827 (1999–00) Unemployment compensation