5217-S AMS MULL JOSU 512

SSB 5217 - S AMD TO S-1922.4 121

By Senator Mullet

ADOPTED 03/01/2023

On page 5, after line 16, insert the following:

"(e) When selecting an industry or risk classification from the list established for potential rulemaking in section 4(8)(a) of this act, the department shall consider if the industry is demonstrating a statistical downward trend in the claims rates that is greater than the statewide average."

On page 6, after line 15, insert the following:

"(c) Each year the department shall identify a list of industries or risk classes most likely to be selected for future rule making and prioritize efforts to provide technical assistance to those employers."

EFFECT: Requires the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I), when selecting an industry or risk classification from the list for potential rulemaking, to consider if the industry is demonstrating a statistical downward trend in the claims rates that is greater than the statewide average. Requires L&I annually to identify a list of industries or risk classes most likely to be selected for future rule making and prioritize efforts to provide technical assistance to those employers.

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