5850 AAS 3/19/97 S2499.1

SB 5850 - S AMD - 236

By Senator Hargrove

                                                   ADOPTED 3/19/97

    On page 2, line 1, after "against" strike all material through "tier" on line 8, and insert "a general or prime contractor, a subcontractor of any tier, or any of their employees"

SB 5850 - S AMD ‑ 240

    BySenators Winsley, Hargrove and Heavey

                                                   ADOPTED 3/19/97

    On page 2, line 32, after Athan@ strike Aone-half@ and insert Aforty percent@

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EFFECT: The bill caps the amount a construction worker pays into the medical aid fund at 50% of the average payment rate.  This means workers would not have to pay higher than the average rate if they work for an employer with a bad injury record.

The amendment would cap the amount a construction worker pays into the medical aid fund at 40% of the average payment rate.  The amendment thus lowers the maximum amount construction workers would have to pay by 10%.

EFFECT:  A worker may not recover damages for injuries received at a construction site from contractors or subcontractors, regardless of whether the contractor or subcontractor is the worker's employer.  Potential recovery from other parties causing harm at a construction site is allowed.