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SB 5566 - 2011-12
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.
Original: Concerning long-term disability for injured workers and costs to the workers' compensation program.
Sponsors: Kohl-Welles, Kline
By Request: Governor Gregoire
Companion Bill: HB 1686
Bill History

2011 REGULAR SESSION

IN THE SENATE

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

IN THE SENATE

Apr 26
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2011 2ND SPECIAL SESSION

IN THE SENATE

Nov 28
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Dec 7
Senate Rules "X" file.

2012 REGULAR SESSION

IN THE SENATE

Jan 9
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2012 1ST SPECIAL SESSION

IN THE SENATE

Apr 4
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2012 2ND SPECIAL SESSION

IN THE SENATE

Apr 11
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
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