Introduced
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To require the advice and consent of the Senate for gubernatorial appointments to the workers' compensation qualifications advisory committee. This committee examines applicants for the position of worker's compensation magistrate to determine whether they are qualified. These magistrates resolve disputes regarding compensation for workplace injuries.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that would also make other changes in the worker's comp committee procedures and membership; see Senate-passed version for details.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 21 to 17 (details)
To require the advice and consent of the Senate for gubernatorial appointments to the workers' compensation qualifications advisory committee. This committee examines applicants for the position of worker's compensation magistrate to determine whether they are qualified. These magistrates resolve disputes regarding compensation for workplace injuries. The bill would also change the number of committee members from six to 10; change a quorum of the Committee from four to six; require the governor to fill vacancies on the committee for the remainder of the unexpired term and to appoint a committee member to serve as the chairperson; and allow, rather than require, committee members to be reimbursed for necessary expenses, subject to available appropriations.
Referred to the Committee on Labor
