BILL REQ. #: H-4799.1
State of Washington | 58th Legislature | 2004 Regular Session |
READ FIRST TIME 02/06/04.
AN ACT Relating to liability to the department of labor and industries for premiums, overpayments, and penalties; and creating a new section.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1 The legislature finds that reducing
fraudulent activity by employers, workers, providers, and other persons
is a necessary part of achieving excellence in the programs
administered by the department of labor and industries. The
legislature intends to enhance the authority of the department to
address issues involving liability to the department for unpaid
premiums, overpayments, and penalties.