BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

SB 6638: Workers' compensation reform

Addressing workers' compensation reform.

Summary

  • Makes the workers' compensation system more cost-effective by: (1) Authorizing voluntary medical provider networks and voluntary settlement agreements; and (2) Assuring that the workers' compensation system will only be responsible for costs due to workplace injuries.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 19, 2010
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13)
Introduced
January 19, 2010 in the Senate
Last action
March 15, 2010
Companion bill
HB 2950

AN ACT Relating to workers' compensation reform;

Sponsors

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 & Consumer Protection.

SB 6638 in other sessions

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