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MS HB690
Bill
Status
2/5/2013
Primary Sponsor
Percy Watson
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 71-3-47 of the Mississippi Code to require the Workers' Compensation Commission to order an emergency hearing within 20 days when either party requests or petitions for one
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Maintains existing commission authority to determine all questions relating to payment of workers' compensation claims and to order regular hearings
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Preserves current procedures allowing informal conferences and hearings to be conducted by designated commission representatives, with decisions becoming final unless a petition for full commission review is filed within 20 days
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Effective date: July 1, 2013
Legislative Description
Workers' compensation; require emergency hearing upon request of either party.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2013