HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	2079
TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE, 2010
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating to workers' compensation.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  Section 386-86, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:

     "(a)  If a claim for compensation is made, the director shall [make such] further [investigation as deemed necessary] investigate the facts surrounding the claim and render a decision in writing within sixty days after the conclusion of the hearing awarding or denying compensation, stating the findings of fact and conclusions of law.  [The director may extend the due date for decisions for good cause provided all parties agree.]  The decision shall be filed with the record of the proceedings and a copy of the decision shall be sent immediately to each party."

     SECTION 2.  Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Proceedings; Investigation; Decision Due Date; Worker Claim

Description:

Repeals the possibility of the director extending the due date for written decisions on the outcome of worker compensation claims.

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