5068-S.E AMH COND ELGE 141

ESSB 5068 - H AMD 503

By Representative Condotta

FAILED 04/05/2011

    On page 5, line 1, after "(6)" insert "If a final order vacates an underlying violation for which the board denied a stay of abatement and the final order vacating the violation contains a finding of fact that no hazard exists, the department must reimburse the employer for the reasonable costs for implementation of approved abatement plans and timelines, without any offset for any amounts the employer owes the department.

(7)"

EFFECT:  Provides that if a final order vacates an underlying violation for which the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals denied a stay and there is a finding of fact that no hazard exists, the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) must reimburse the employer for the reasonable costs of implementing approved abatement plans and timelines, with no offset for amounts the employer owes the Department. 

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