RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Summary
Requires, among other things, independent medical examinations and permanent impairment rating examinations for workers' compensation claims to be performed by physicians mutually agreed upon by employers and employees or appointed by the director of labor and industrial relations. Allows for the use of an out-of-state physician under certain conditions. Appropriates funds for positions to assist with workers' compensation claims. Effective January 1, 2018. Repeals on June 30, 2023.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2017
Last action Feb 10, 2017
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
4
Feb 10, 2017
Legislature · Reported by committee
The committee on JDL deferred the measure.
Feb 10, 2017
Legislature · Reported by committee
The committee on CPH deferred the measure.
Feb 2, 2017
Legislature · Reported by committee
The committee(s) on JDL/CPH has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-17 8:30AM in conference room 016.
Jan 23, 2017
Legislature · Referred to committee
Referred to JDL/CPH, WAM.
Jan 20, 2017
Legislature · Introduced
Introduced.
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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