VA HJR544 | 2017 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on October 10 2016 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2017-01-26 - Tabled in Rules by voice vote
Text: Latest bill text (Prefiled) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on October 10 2016 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2017-01-26 - Tabled in Rules by voice vote
Text: Latest bill text (Prefiled) [HTML]
Summary
Study; JLARC to study the Virginia's workers' compensation system; report. Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) to study Virginia's workers' compensation system. In its study, JLARC is directed to (i) examine whether claims are reviewed and processed in a timely and fair manner; (ii) assess whether the dispute resolution process is timely, effective, and fair and equitable toward all parties; (iii) compare the structure and administration of workers' compensation programs in other states with that of Virginia's; (iv) analyze the rate of growth in medical prices and examine any changes that occur in access to medical care in states that have adopted medical service fee schedules or treatment guidelines; (v) assess the effectiveness of House Bill 378 and Senate Bill 631 of the 2016 Session; and (vi) review any other issues and make recommendations as appropriate.
Title
Study; JLARC to study the Virginia's workers' compensation system; report.
Sponsors
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2017-01-26 | House | Tabled in Rules by voice vote |
2016-10-10 | House | Referred to Committee on Rules |
2016-10-10 | House | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17100459D |
Subjects
Commissions Boards and Institutions Generally
Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC)
Study Commissions Committees and Reports
Workers' Compensation
Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC)
Study Commissions Committees and Reports
Workers' Compensation
Virginia State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?171+sum+HJ544 |
Text | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?171+ful+HJ544+hil |