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ND SB2321

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/18/2013

Primary Sponsor

Judy Lee

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Origin

Senate

63rd Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends North Dakota Century Code section 65-06-03 to modify how workers' compensation benefits are determined for volunteer firefighters, emergency or disaster volunteers, and community emergency response team members.

  • Requires organizations to determine average weekly wage based on income derived from the claimant's business or employment.

  • For volunteer firefighters specifically, mandates that organizations consider all employment when determining average weekly wage, regardless of whether workers' compensation coverage is required or otherwise secured.

  • Applies to all claims filed on or after the effective date of the Act.

Legislative Description

Workers' compensation wage loss benefit for volunteer firefighters; and to provide for application.

Last Action

Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 38 nays 54

3/26/2013

Committee Referrals

Industry, Business, and Labor1/28/2013

Full Bill Text

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