SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 6883
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
As of February 2, 2008
Title: An act relating to industrial insurance disability pensions.
Brief Description: Providing volunteer work for a public agency may not serve as a basis for suspending or terminating industrial insurance benefits.
Sponsors: Senator Swecker.
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Labor, Commerce, Research & Development: 2/05/08.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON LABOR, COMMERCE, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Staff: Mac Nicholson (786-7445)
Background: Under Washington's Industrial Insurance Act, workers with permanent disabilities are entitled to a permanent disability award or a monthly pension. If diminution of the disability occurs, L&I may adjust the rate of compensation. If a worker receiving a pension for total disability returns to gainful employment, L&I can suspend or terminate the rate of compensation without producing medical evidence that shows a diminution of disability of a worker.
Summary of Bill: A worker receiving a pension for total disability may perform volunteer work for a public agency up to 40 hours per week.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.
Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.