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HI SB1115
Bill
Status
1/25/2017
Primary Sponsor
Gil Keith-agaran
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AI Summary
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Appropriates funds to establish two full-time equivalent (2.00 FTE) enforcement specialist IV permanent positions in the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Disability Compensation Division.
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Positions are designated to enforce Hawaii's workers' compensation, temporary disability insurance, and prepaid health care laws.
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Funding addresses a 32% staff loss in the division between 2009 and 2012, specifically restoring two investigator positions lost due to budget cuts.
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Reinstatement of these positions aims to increase employer compliance monitoring and reduce risks to workers' compensation, temporary disability insurance, and prepaid health care special funds.
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Act takes effect on July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Relating To The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.
2/17/2017