Workers' Comp Deal Imminent, Key Committee To Meet By Associated Press - April 15, 2004
(Sacramento-AP) -- A spokesman for Governor Schwarzenegger says negotiators are still trying to reach agreement on detailed language on a bill that would overhaul California's workers' compensation system.
Schwarzenegger and lawmakers reached a deal earlier today. A conference committee assigned to work out details of the bill didn't meet at 6 pm as scheduled and it's unclear whether it will begin deliberations later tonight.
Officials say Schwarzenegger succeeded in pushing through two key elements -- the bill will not regulate insurance rates and will allow insurers and employers to select pools of doctors injured workers must use.
If passed by the committee, the reform bill will face votes on the Assembly and Senate floors Friday.
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