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HB0009 • 2006
AN ACT relating to workers' compensation; providing for a premium discount for employers complying with a drug and alcohol testing program, as specified; granting rulemaking authority; and providing for an effective date.
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2nd reading • LANDON
Plain English: Failed 2nd reading by LANDON
Governor Signed HEA No. 0002
Assigned Chapter Number - 1
S President Signed HEA No. 0002
H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0002
Assigned Number HEA0002
S Passed 3rd Reading
S Passed 2nd Reading
S Passed CoW
S Placed on General File
S10 Recommended Do Pass
S Introduced and Referred to S10
S Received for Introduction
H Passed 3rd Reading
H Passed 2nd Reading
Amendment Failed
H Passed CoW
H Placed on General File
H10 Recommended Do Pass
H Introduced and Referred to H09
H Received for Introduction
Bill Number Assigned
HB0009 Bill Summary Bill No.: HB0009 Drafter: JWL LSO No.: 06LSO-0203 Effective Date: 7/1/2006 Enrolled Act No.: HEA0002 Chapter No.: 1 Prime Sponsor: Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Interim Committee Catch Title: Workers' compensation-drug and alcohol testing. Subject: Authorizes additional workers' compensation premium discount. Summary/Major Elements: Current law authorizes the Worker's Safety and Compensation Division to grant a 10% premium discount to employers having an approved workplace safety program. This act authorizes an additional premium discount of up to 5% for employers implementing a division-approved workplace drug and alcohol testing program.
WORKING DRAFT ORIGINAL HOUSE BILL NO. 0009 ENROLLED ACT NO. 2, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FIFTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING 2006 BUDGET SESSION AN ACT relating to workers' compensation; providing for a premium discount for employers complying with a drug and alcohol testing program, as specified; granting rulemaking authority; and providing for an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming: Section 1. W.S. 27 ‑ 14 ‑ 201(o)(intro) is amended to read: 27 ‑ 14 ‑ 201. Rates and classifications; rate surcharge. (o) The division may in accordance with its rules and regulations, grant a discount to rates established under this section in an amount not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the base rate for the employment classification of any employer if the employer complies with a safety program approved by the division and a discount in an amount not to exceed five percent (5%) of the base rate for the employment classification if the employer complies with a drug and alcohol testing program approved by the division . In determining safety program approval , drug and alcohol program approval and the total discount granted under this subsection, the division shall consider: Section 2. This act is effective July 1, 2006. (END) Speaker of the House President of the Senate Governor TIME APPROVED: _________ DATE APPROVED: _________ I hereby certify that this act originated in the House. Chief Clerk 1