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AK SB60

AK SB60
Repeal Workers' Comp Appeals Commission

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Introduced
02/06/2023
In Committee
04/02/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/16/2024

Introduced Session

33rd Legislature

Bill Summary

An Act repealing the Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission; relating to decisions and orders of the Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission; relating to superior court jurisdiction over appeals from Alaska Workers' Compensation Board decisions; repealing Rules 201.1, 401.1, and 501.1, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure, and amending Rules 202(a), 204(a) - (c), 210(e), 601(b), 602(c) and (h), and 603(a), Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure; and providing for an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill repeals the Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission, transferring jurisdiction over appeals from Alaska Workers' Compensation Board decisions to the superior court. It also amends various provisions related to the confidentiality of employee records, the review of Board decisions, the timeline for appeals, and the transition of pending cases. The bill conditionally amends the Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure and sets an effective date of June 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Senate Finance Hearing (09:00:00 4/9/2024 Senate Finance 532) (on 04/09/2024)

Bill Topics

Labor and Employment
  • ‐ Employee Benefits
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Civil Law and Procedure
  • ‐ Court Administration

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/33?Root=SB60 02/06/2023
BillText https://www.akleg.gov/PDF/33/Bills/SB0060B.PDF 04/02/2024
BillText https://www.akleg.gov/PDF/33/Bills/SB0060A.PDF 02/06/2023
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