BILL REQ. #:  S-1149.1 

Read first time 02/08/2005.   Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.

     AN ACT Relating to repealing authority to request increased compensation due to a change of circumstances; amending RCW 51.28.040; and declaring an emergency.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

Sec. 1   RCW 51.28.040 and 1977 ex.s. c 199 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:
     ((If change of circumstances warrants an increase or rearrangement of compensation, like application shall be made therefor.)) Where the worker's application to reopen a claim has been granted under RCW 51.32.160, compensation and other benefits if in order shall be allowed for periods of time up to sixty days prior to the receipt of such application.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2   This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately.