SENATE BILL REPORT

                   SB 6505

                    As of February 3, 1998

Title:  An act relating to mandatory coverage of worker's compensation insurance for agents, brokers, or solicitors of insurance.

Brief Description:  Regarding mandatory coverage of worker's compensation insurance for agents, brokers, or solicitors of insurance.

Sponsors:  Senators Schow and Heavey.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:  Commerce & Labor:  2/5/98.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE & LABOR

Staff:  Jack Brummel (786-7428)

Background:  The state's industrial insurance protections cover all occupations except those specifically excluded by statute.  Services performed by an insurance agent, insurance broker, or insurance solicitor are not included within the mandatory coverage of the state's workers' compensation laws.

Summary of Bill:  The exclusion of insurance brokers, insurance agents, and insurance solicitors from the mandatory coverage of the state's workers' compensation laws is eliminated.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Not requested.

Effective Date:  Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.