Bill No.: HB0009                  Drafter:  JWL

 

LSO No.:  06LSO-0203              Effective Date:  7/1/2006

 

Enrolled Act No.:  HEA0002

 

Chapter No.:       1

 

Prime Sponsor:     Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Interim Committee

 

Catch Title:       Workers' compensation-drug and alcohol testing.

 

Subject:  Authorizes additional workers' compensation premium discount.

 

Summary/Major Elements:

 

·        Current law authorizes the Worker's Safety and Compensation Division to grant a 10% premium discount to employers having an approved workplace safety program.

 

·        This act authorizes an additional premium discount of up to 5% for employers implementing a division-approved workplace drug and alcohol testing program.