Houses Passes Comp Judges Resolution

Legislation requiring Senate confirmation of Worker’s Compensation Court judges to bring added accountability to the system passed the House today and, if the Senate approves, should soon go to a vote of the people.

House Joint Resolution 1041 would require that gubernatorial appointments to the Workers’ Compensation Court be approved by Senate confirmation.

If passed by the Senate this week, the constitutional change would be placed on the ballot for voter consideration. The resolution was prompted by Governor Henry’s veto of similar legislation, Senate Bill 609, earlier this session.

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