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House passes amended Second Substitute Senate Bill 165 on workers' compensation after debate over reinsurance and WCF authority
Summary
The Utah House amended and passed Second Substitute Senate Bill 165, adding provisions clarifying reinsurance authority for the Workers' Compensation Fund and auditing powers; key amendments were adopted after members raised concerns about other states' jurisdiction and subsidiary activity.
The Utah House of Representatives on March 2 amended and passed Second Substitute Senate Bill 165, a workers' compensation measure that includes provisions on reinsurance, residual market authority and oversight of the Workers' Compensation Fund (WCF).
Representative Alexander, who led the floor consideration, moved to 'uncircle' the bill and pressed the House to adopt a package of amendments intended to resolve disputes flagged by another state's regulator. "I hope you will support this legislation," Alexander said in urging passage, adding the House may return to the Senate with changes.
Representative Viskupski moved Amendment Number 3, which he said "will clarify the resolution of…
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