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Utah Senate rejects competing workers—compensation reform bill in close vote
Summary
Senate Bill 2 24, proposed by Senator Lane Beatty to revise apportionment of fault in workers' compensation cases, failed on Feb. 25, 1994, on a 14-15 vote after extended debate with SB 2 18. Sponsors argued the measure clarifies fault allocation while opponents warned of constitutional and fund risks.
Senate Bill 2 24, a workers' compensation and liability reform proposal by Senator Lane Beatty, failed in the Utah State Senate on Feb. 25, 1994, losing a recorded roll-call 14-15. The bill, presented for final consideration under suspension of the rules, would have provided statutory language for apportioning portions of fault among parties while maintaining employer immunity from direct…
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