1402-S AMS HOLJ GORR 434

SHB 1402 - S AMD 299

By Senators Holmquist, King and Kastama

NOT ADOPTED 4/08/2009

    On page 1, line 8, after "after", strike "receipt of the notice of an appeal that has been filed under RCW 51.52.060(2)", and insert "an appeal has been filed under RCW 51.52.060(2), a conference has been held to schedule hearings, and the worker has named his or her witnesses"

    On page 1, line 12, after "provider" insert "and has been named as a witness by the worker or the worker's representative"

    On page 2, line 19, after "after" strike "receipt of the notice of an appeal under RCW 51.52.060(2)", and insert "an appeal has been filed under RCW 51.52.060(2), a conference has been held to schedule hearings, and the employer has named his or her witnesses"

    On page 2, line 24, after "51.36.070" insert "and has been named as a witness by the employer or the employer's representative"

EFFECT:  The restriction on contact with medical providers applies at the same stage of the proceedings for employers, L&I, and workers.  The restriction applies when witnesses are named.

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