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SB 5566 - 2011-12

Concerning long-term disability for injured workers and costs to the workers' compensation program. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Reforming workers' compensation through authorization of voluntary settlements, creation of a return to work subsidy program, and authorization of a study of occupational disease. )

Sponsors: Kohl-Welles, Kline

By Request: Governor Gregoire

Companion Bill: HB 1686

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Bill History

2011 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 31

First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection. (View Original Bill)

Feb 1

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)

Feb 21

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)

LCCP - Majority; without recommendation. (Majority Report)

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

Mar 3

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

Mar 5

Floor amendment(s) adopted.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

Third reading, passed; yeas, 34; nays, 15; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View 1st Engrossed) (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 8

First reading, referred to Labor & Workforce Development.

Apr 22

By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

2011 1ST SPECIAL SESSION

Apr 26