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ND HCR3030

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

3/6/2019

Primary Sponsor

George Keiser

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Origin

House of Representatives

66th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates March 4, 2019, as "North Dakota Workforce Safety and Insurance Day" to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Workmen's Compensation Bureau established in 1919.

  • Recognizes Workforce Safety and Insurance as one of only four state programs in the nation with exclusive workers' compensation arrangements and notes it is funded solely by employer premiums with no general fund tax dollars.

  • Highlights that the program has returned more than $1.25 billion to North Dakota employers through premium dividends since 2005 due to favorable investment returns.

  • Notes Workforce Safety and Insurance is recognized nationally for providing favorable benefits to injured workers, fair reimbursements for medical providers, and the lowest employer premiums in the country.

  • Directs the Secretary of State to forward copies of the resolution to the Governor, Workforce Safety and Insurance Board of Directors, and North Dakota Congressional Delegation.

Legislative Description

A concurrent resolution to recognize Monday, March 4, 2019, as "North Dakota Workforce Safety and Insurance Day" and to congratulate Workforce Safety and Insurance on its 100th anniversary.

Last Action

Filed with Secretary Of State 03/06

3/6/2019

Committee Referrals

Industry, Business, and Labor1/22/2019

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