1109-S.E AMS SCHO S3666.1
ESHB 1109 - S AMD TO WM COMM AMD (S-3636.2/19) 474
By Senator Schoesler
NOT ADOPTED 04/04/2019
On page 125, line 17, increase the accident account—state appropriation by $500,000
On page 125, line 19, increase the medical aid account—state appropriation by $500,000
On page 125, line 23, correct the total
On page 128, after line 39, insert the following:
"(18) $500,000 of the accident account—state appropriation and $500,000 of the medical aid account—state appropriation are provided solely for the department to contract with a southeastern Washington city's chamber of commerce conducting a Latino workforce project for a research study to identify psychosocial issues impacting Latinos in the state-funded workers' compensation system. The chamber of commerce shall partner with the pacific northwest center for Mestizo and indigenous research and engagement at the Washington State University to conduct the study. The study must identify barriers that impede injured Latino workers from returning to work. The study must also identify linguistically and culturally appropriate safety and return to work initiatives and other tools to minimize industrial injuries and facilitate timely return to work among the Latino workforce. The chamber of commerce shall submit a report on the study's findings to the legislature by June 30, 2021."
EFFECT: Provides funding to the Department of Labor & Industries to contract for a research study on psychosocial issues impacting Latinos in the state funded Workers' Compensation system.
FISCAL IMPACT (2019-2021): $0 Near General Fund—State/$1,000,000 Total Funds
FOUR-YEAR OUTLOOK EFFECT: $0 Near General Fund—State
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