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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1725

HB 1725: Workers' compensation

Addressing administrative efficiencies for the workers' compensation program.

Summary

  • Allows the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) to send notices electronically when requested by the worker, employer, or other person affected.
  • Requires the Department to report to the Legislature on statutory changes needed to ensure an injured worker may receive care from a direct primary care provider.
  • Makes other changes regarding the administration of workers' compensation.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1725), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 290, Laws of 2011
  1. IntroducedFeb 1, 2011
  2. Out of committeeFeb 17, 2011
  3. Passed HouseMar 5, 2011
  4. Passed SenateApr 5, 2011
  5. GovernorMay 10, 2011
  6. LawMay 10, 2011
Prime sponsor
Mike Sells (D-38)
Introduced
February 1, 2011 in the House
Last action
May 10, 2011
Session law
Chapter 290, Laws of 2011
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
SB 5582
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1725, ESHB 1725

AN ACT Relating to administrative efficiencies for the workers' compensation program;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mike Sells (D-38)

4 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Chris Reykdal D-22Timm Ormsby D-3Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney D-46Dave Upthegrove D-33

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 5, 2011
Version voted on: ESHB 1725
96 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54101
Republican42000
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Nay (1)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 5, 2011
Version voted on: ESHB 1725
48 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26010
Republican22000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Absent (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 21, 2011
Version voted on: ESHB 1725
96 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55100
Republican41001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Nay (1)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 21, 2011
Version voted on: ESHB 1725
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27000
Republican20002
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Governor signed. (ESHB 1725)
  2. Effective date 7/22/2011. (ESHB 1725)
  3. Chapter 290, 2011 Laws. (ESHB 1725)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1725)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1725)
  6. President signed. (ESHB 1725)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 96; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1725)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHB 1725)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 1725)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1725)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1725)
  12. Returned to second reading for amendment. (ESHB 1725)
  13. Rules suspended. (ESHB 1725)
  14. Senate receded from amendments. (ESHB 1725)
  15. House refuses to concur in Senate amendments. Asks Senate to recede from amendments. (ESHB 1725)
  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1725)
  17. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (ESHB 1725)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 1; excused, 0. (ESHB 1725)
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1725)
  20. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (ESHB 1725)
  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1725)
  22. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1725)
  23. LCCP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1725)
  24. First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection. (ESHB 1725)
  25. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1725)
  26. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1725)
  27. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1725)
  28. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1725)
  29. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  30. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 1725)
  31. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  32. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1725)
  33. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  34. LWD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1725)
  35. LWD - Executive action taken by committee.
  36. LWD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  37. First reading, referred to Labor & Workforce Development.

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