Body | Bill Status |
Official Actions |
Last Action |
Law | Bill Text |
Chief Author |
Short Description |
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House | HF3188 | 1 | 02/12/1996 | ![]() |
Cooper | University of Minnesota appropriated money for an anaerobic digestion demonstration unit, and bonds issued. | |
House | HF3161 | 3 | 02/19/1996 | ![]() |
Cooper | MinnesotaCare tax imposition, collection, and administration provided, and residency requirement provisions modified. | |
House | HF3131 | 1 | 02/07/1996 | ![]() |
Cooper | Health provider cooperative demonstration participation expanded, and review organization definition modified. | |
House | HF3127 | 1 | 02/07/1996 | ![]() |
Cooper | Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act Public Health Service Act; President and Congress memorialized to facilitate the development and approval of new drugs and biologics. | |
House | HF3107 | 5 | 02/26/1996 | ![]() |
Mulder | Nursing home nursing director requirements modified. | |
House | HF3097 | 1 | 02/07/1996 | ![]() |
Cooper | Hospital, health maintenance organization, integrated service network, and community integrated service network assessments established in place of taxes and surcharges, and money appropriated. | |
House | HF3088 | 1 | 02/05/1996 | ![]() |
Pugh | Judicial standards board executive director salary established. | |
House | HF3074 | 1 | 02/05/1996 | ![]() |
Murphy | Constitutional standard established relating to abortion, and constitutional amendment proposed. | |
House | HF3025 | 1 | 02/05/1996 | ![]() |
Cooper | Work skills update demonstration program provided, and money appropriated. | |
House | HF2950 | 1 | 02/01/1996 | ![]() |
Cooper | Airport construction restricted, noise mitigation plan inclusion and soundproofing provided, transitway construction required, met center purchase authorized, and money appropriated. | |
House | HF2914 | 1 | 01/31/1996 | ![]() |
Kalis | Cemetery lawn and garden care sales tax exemption provided. | |
House | HF2911 | 1 | 01/31/1996 | ![]() |
Peterson | Alfalfa research and development program provided, and money appropriated. | |
House | HF2901 | 1 | 01/31/1996 | ![]() |
Cooper | Health insurance technical changes and clarification provided. | |
House | HF2883 | 1 | 01/31/1996 | ![]() |
Cooper | Traffic and parking violation delinquent fine notification, recording, and collection system established, and money appropriated. | |
House | HF2881 | 1 | 01/31/1996 | ![]() |
Cooper | Transportation funding formula modification provided, gas tax rate increased, and constitutional amendment proposed. | |
House | HF2857 | 1 | 01/31/1996 | ![]() |
Cooper | Animal feedlot regulatory authority granted to local governments. | |
House | HF2849 | 1 | 01/29/1996 | ![]() |
Cooper | Passing on the Farm Center appropriated money. | |
House | HF2811 | 5 | 03/13/1996 | ![]() |
Haas | MinnesotaCare private sector administration report due date modified. | |
House | HF2795 | 1 | 01/29/1996 | ![]() |
Van Engen | Willmar regional treatment center planning and remodeling provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated. | |
House | HF2772 | 2 | 02/15/1996 | ![]() |
Winter | Telecommuting encouraged by transportation department, and community dialogue process established. | |
House | HF2739 | 2 | 02/12/1996 | ![]() |
Marko | Toll road facility public hearings required prior to development agreement approval or denial. | |
House | HF2730 | 1 | 01/29/1996 | ![]() |
Cooper | Telecommuting encouraged by public safety department and telecommuting day established. | |
House | HF2729 | 1 | 01/29/1996 | ![]() |
Cooper | Nursing facility reimbursement provisions modified. | |
House | HF2728 | 8 | 04/02/1996 | ![]() |
Mahon | Railroad employee interests protected following railroad acquisitions, and penalty provided. | |
House | HF2706 | 1 | 01/25/1996 | ![]() |
Cooper | Passing on the Farm Center appropriated money. | |
House | HF2702 | 1 | 01/25/1996 | ![]() |
Huntley | Medical assistance prepayment program expansion prohibited. | |
House | HF2684 | 1 | 01/25/1996 | ![]() |
Knoblach | Human services eligibility and residency requirements provided. | |
House | HF2674 | 1 | 01/25/1996 | ![]() |
Worke | Rules; legislative approval of proposed administrative rules required. | |
House | HF2664 | 1 | 01/25/1996 | ![]() |
Ness | Meeker county tax-forfeited land sale authorized. | |
House | HF2657 | 2 | 02/19/1996 | ![]() |
Mulder | Medical assistance and general assistance medical care prospective reimbursement rates modified. | |
House | HF2646 | 2 | 02/15/1996 | ![]() |
Cooper | Mandated health benefit proposal assessment process established. | |
House | HF2638 | 3 | 02/15/1996 | ![]() |
Cooper | Cooperative filings and bylaws regulated, and finance charges imposed by agricultural cooperatives on goods and services regulated. | |
House | HF2630 | 7 | 03/14/1996 | 352 | ![]() |
Cooper | Nursing home administrators permitted to be shared under certain circumstances. |
House | HF2629 | 1 | 01/25/1996 | ![]() |
Cooper | Cooperative owned retail supply facilities provided a reduced property tax class rate. | |
House | HF2624 | 8 | 02/28/1996 | ![]() |
Cooper | Health insurance risk adjustment system exclusive relationship repealer extended and health care cost containment goals provided. | |
House | HF2587 | 5 | 03/11/1996 | ![]() |
Schumacher | Motor carriers of property deregulation provided, carrier registration system established, safety regulation relief provided during declared emergencies, workplace drug and alcohol testing exemptions created, and alcohol testing required. | |
House | HF2577 | 2 | 02/12/1996 | ![]() |
Tunheim | Rental motor vehicle lessor license plate transfer procedure established. | |
House | HF2576 | 1 | 01/25/1996 | ![]() |
Huntley | Minnesota comprehensive health association eligibility requirements modified, cigarette tax apportionment provided, and money appropriated. | |
House | HF2570 | 1 | 01/25/1996 | ![]() |
Cooper | Mental health practitioner and professional definitions modified, and pharmocologic management services payment rates established. | |
House | HF2558 | 11 | 03/15/1996 | 318 | ![]() |
Cooper | Nursing registration violation penalty fee provided, and out of state practice provisions modified. |
House | HF2547 | 2 | 02/08/1996 | ![]() |
Cooper | Minnesota river basin joint powers board established, and money appropriated. | |
House | HF2516 | 2 | 02/21/1996 | ![]() |
Van Engen | Motor vehicle sales tax revenue allocation provided to the state general fund, highway user tax distribution fund, and the transit assistance fund. | |
House | HF2486 | 2 | 02/27/1996 | ![]() |
Greenfield | Medical assistance program personal care assistant services modified. | |
House | HF2472 | 3 | 02/26/1996 | ![]() |
Molnau | Drivers' license possession conditions imposed for minors. | |
House | HF2456 | 1 | 01/22/1996 | ![]() |
Lourey | Mental retardation and related developmental disability advisory council established, and direct care staff advisory committee established. | |
House | HF2444 | 1 | 01/22/1996 | ![]() |
Cooper | Medical test nondiscriminate health plan coverage required regardless of type of provider ordering tests. | |
House | HF2443 | 1 | 01/22/1996 | ![]() |
Cooper | Medical assistance for needy persons demonstration provider definition to include certain nursing facilities. | |
House | HF2430 | 1 | 01/22/1996 | ![]() |
Carlson, L. | Self-insurance pool commerce department regulation provisions modified. | |
House | HF2419 | 15 | 04/01/1996 | 450 | ![]() |
Brown | Biomass fuel energy generation mandate regulated, and appropriation matching requirements modified. |
House | HF2412 | 1 | 01/18/1996 | ![]() |
Huntley | Duluth Miller-Dwan hospital appropriated money for remodeling, and bonds issued. | |
House | HF2391 | 7 | 03/07/1996 | 308 | ![]() |
Jennings | Petroleum tank release cleanup reimbursement regulated, and commerce commissioner enforcement authority provided. |
House | HF2389 | 6 | 03/13/1996 | ![]() |
Huntley | Health plan companies required to offer at least one point-of-service product in each market of operation. | |
House | HF2356 | 1 | 01/18/1996 | ![]() |
Cooper | Food sales licensing requirement exemption provided. | |
House | HF2353 | 1 | 01/18/1996 | ![]() |
Cooper | Independent school district Nos. 631, Belview, 648, Danube, 654, Renville, and 655, Sacred Heart, enhanced pairing agreement modified. | |
House | HF2343 | 3 | 02/07/1996 | ![]() |
Van Engen | Kandiyohi county; Prairie Woods environmental learning center construction authorized, bonds issued, and money appropriated. | |
House | HF2339 | 1 | 01/18/1996 | ![]() |
Lourey | Senior nutrition fund use flexibility provided to area aging agencies, and money appropriated. | |
House | HF2336 | 5 | 02/23/1996 | ![]() |
Cooper | Willmar authorized to enter into a joint venture with the Kandiyohi cooperative electric power association for the provision of electric power. | |
House | HF2312 | 4 | 02/15/1996 | ![]() |
Cooper | MinnesotaCare program eligibility expanded, financial management provisions modified, and provider reimbursement rate increased. | |
House | HF2310 | 6 | 03/12/1996 | 324 | ![]() |
Cooper | Emergency medical services regulatory board authority modified, and membership increased. |
House | HF2309 | 1 | 01/18/1996 | ![]() |
Cooper | Emergency medical service regulatory board deemed a health related licensing board. | |
House | HF2306 | 1 | 01/18/1996 | ![]() |
Cooper | Ambulance service licensing procedures modified. | |
House | HF2292 | 3 | 02/12/1996 | ![]() |
Schumacher | State patrol authorized to operate white patrol vehicles. | |
House | HF2288 | 1 | 01/18/1996 | ![]() |
Cooper | Community-based services for persons with mental retardation contractual alternative payment demonstration project provided. | |
House | HF2229 | 10 | 03/12/1996 | ![]() |
Cooper | Minnesota emergency management act of 1996 adopted modifying the civil defense act. | |
House | HF2222 | 7 | 03/13/1996 | 339 | ![]() |
Delmont | Economic security department technical and administrative changes provided. |
House | HF2190 | 12 | 03/29/1996 | 434 | ![]() |
Cooper | Health insurance small employer market provisions modified, reinsurance association compensation established, MinnesotaCare eligibility expanded, integrated service network provisions modified, and money appropriated. |
House | HF2176 | 4 | 03/06/1996 | ![]() |
Brown | Horse racing facility card club operation authorized, racing commission membership modified, and report required. | |
House | HF2163 | 10 | 03/26/1996 | 387 | ![]() |
Cooper | Motor carrier driver medical waiver provisions modified, agricultural item transporters provided exemption from certain federal regulations, and electronic filing of financial responsibility forms authorized. |
House | HF2136 | 1 | 01/16/1996 | ![]() |
Brown | Firefighter and emergency medical personnel assault crimes provided felony penalties. | |
House | HF2116 | 8 | 03/13/1996 | 330 | ![]() |
Harder | Plant pest, fertilizer, and lime provisions modified, and aquatic pest control applicator license requirement provisions modified. |
House | HF2067 | 2 | 03/07/1996 | ![]() |
Cooper | State-funded abortion right prohibited, and constitutional amendment proposed. | |
House | HF2022 | 2 | 01/18/1996 | ![]() |
Cooper | Hospital and health care provider tax rates reduced. | |
House | HF1909 | 1 | 05/10/1995 | ![]() |
Garcia | Bus definition expanded to include special transportation service vehicles. | |
House | HF1859 | 1 | 04/20/1995 | ![]() |
Winter | Education cost financing with property taxes prohibited, and constitutional amendment proposed. | |
House | HF1725 | 1 | 03/29/1995 | ![]() |
Otremba | Platted vacant land assessment limitation provided for certain municipalities. | |
House | HF1690 | 1 | 03/27/1995 | ![]() |
Cooper | Tax abatement districts established by municipalities. | |
House | HF1577 | 1 | 03/22/1995 | ![]() |
Ness | SIDS; sudden infant death center provided grant, and money appropriated. | |
House | HF1539 | 1 | 03/20/1995 | ![]() |
Ness | Meeker county tax-forfeited land sale authorized. | |
House | HF1478 | 20 | 05/22/1995 | 233 | ![]() |
Otremba | Administrative rule adoption, hearing, and review procedures modified for the departments of agriculture, commerce, health, human services, public safety, public service, revenue, and pollution control agency, and money appropriated. |
House | HF1477 | 1 | 03/20/1995 | ![]() |
Milbert | Opticians licensed by health department, and rulemaking required. | |
House | HF1458 | 1 | 03/20/1995 | ![]() |
Paulsen | General assistance medical care recipient reimbursement provided for video teleconferencing medical device used to measure vital signs. | |
House | HF1419 | 1 | 03/15/1995 | ![]() |
Cooper | Minnesota river basin commission established to coordinate clean-up efforts, and money appropriated. | |
House | HF1373 | 1 | 03/15/1995 | ![]() |
Cooper | Hospital peer groups eliminated for payment purposes. | |
House | HF1363 | 8 | 04/18/1995 | 66 | ![]() |
Pelowski | Prescription drug dispensing regulations modified to allow dispensing of drugs prescribed by a doctor licensed in a state bordering Minnesota. |
House | HF1358 | 1 | 03/15/1995 | ![]() |
Winter | Soy-based biodiesel fuel use in state highway maintenance vehicle pilot project established. | |
House | HF1332 | 1 | 03/13/1995 | ![]() |
Cooper | Pesticide dealer and applicator requirements modified, and bioremediation required in certain cases. | |
House | HF1293 | 2 | 05/08/1995 | ![]() |
Mulder | Rural hospital alternative licensing model study by health commissioner required, and rural health advisory committee regulatory barrier study required. | |
House | HF1243 | 1 | 03/09/1995 | ![]() |
Greenfield | Prescription drug purchasing authority created, senior citizen drug purchasing benefit program established, and money appropriated. | |
House | HF1230 | 2 | 04/03/1995 | ![]() |
Leighton | Extended employment program audits provided, payments required, and money appropriated. | |
House | HF1225 | 1 | 03/09/1995 | ![]() |
Lourey | Rural physician substitute demonstration project established, and money appropriated. | |
House | HF1214 | 1 | 03/09/1995 | ![]() |
Cooper | First responder defined, licensure required, and penalties provided. | |
House | HF1188 | 1 | 03/09/1995 | ![]() |
Van Engen | Health care access offices provided grants, and money appropriated. | |
House | HF1174 | 8 | 05/05/1995 | 155 | ![]() |
Marko | Special transportation service providers regulated by transportation commissioner, data classified, and fees and penalties provided. |
House | HF1106 | 6 | 04/06/1995 | ![]() |
Cooper | Lobbying prohibited by campaign committees or political party committees that issue refund receipt forms. | |
House | HF1099 | 3 | 04/11/1995 | ![]() |
Greenfield | MinnesotaCare health data institute data and research initiatives modified. | |
House | HF1083 | 1 | 03/06/1995 | ![]() |
Lieder | Highway user tax distribution fund apportionment maintained. | |
House | HF1077 | 21 | 05/05/1995 | ![]() |
Cooper | MinnesotaCare integrated service network requirements established, penalties provided, and money appropriated. | |
House | HF1075 | 2 | 03/09/1995 | ![]() |
Vickerman | State adoption exchange prompt listing required for all children freed for adoption. | |
House | HF1025 | 1 | 03/02/1995 | ![]() |
Huntley | Day training and habilitation services payment rate variance provisions modified. | |
House | HF1021 | 1 | 03/02/1995 | ![]() |
Ness | Meeker county nursing home geographic group provisions modified. | |
House | HF0987 | 2 | 04/03/1995 | ![]() |
Murphy | Criminal arraignment and first court appearance interactive video system use provided. | |
House | HF0978 | 1 | 03/02/1995 | ![]() |
Solberg | Law enforcement agency use of forfeited weapons provisions modified. | |
House | HF0951 | 1 | 02/27/1995 | ![]() |
Wejcman | Mental health professional defined for medical assistance coverage purposes. | |
House | HF0948 | 2 | 04/26/1995 | ![]() |
Leppik | Women's health institute established, and money appropriated. | |
House | HF0909 | 1 | 02/27/1995 | ![]() |
Olson, E. | Wetland management and protection provisions modified. | |
House | HF0874 | 1 | 02/23/1995 | ![]() |
Cooper | Health insurance counseling and assistance program for senior citizens established, and money appropriated. | |
House | HF0870 | 1 | 02/23/1995 | ![]() |
Ness | School district capital expenditure revenue transfers between funds authorized in certain cases. | |
House | HF0852 | 1 | 02/23/1995 | ![]() |
Jennings | Dental care; human services health care program dental care service provisions modified, and money appropriated. | |
House | HF0828 | 1 | 02/23/1995 | ![]() |
Cooper | Case management demonstration projects authorized to determine effectiveness of alternative forms of case management for persons with developmental disabilities, and money appropriated. | |
House | HF0818 | 1 | 02/23/1995 | ![]() |
Haas | MinnesotaCare private sector administration evaluated by administration commissioner. | |
House | HF0805 | 1 | 02/23/1995 | ![]() |
Lourey | Pharmaceutical care research project provided medical assistance reimbursement, and money appropriated. | |
House | HF0769 | 1 | 02/20/1995 | ![]() |
Vickerman | Livestock expansion loan program limits changed, and demonstration program restrictions provided. | |
House | HF0757 | 1 | 02/20/1995 | ![]() |
Cooper | Physical therapy board established, physical therapist licensure requirements provided, and money appropriated. | |
House | HF0717 | 1 | 02/16/1995 | ![]() |
Cooper | Town roads crossing state lands official confirmation provided. | |
House | HF0713 | 2 | 03/13/1995 | ![]() |
Winter | Feedlot regulatory authority granted to local governments. | |
House | HF0708 | 1 | 02/16/1995 | ![]() |
Huntley | MinnesotaCare regulated all-payer option repealed, and tax payment procedures modified. | |
House | HF0690 | 1 | 02/16/1995 | ![]() |
Cooper | University of Minnesota-Duluth medical education program expanded, federal area health education center program grant request required, physician substitute demonstration project established, physician associate program, money appropriated. | |
House | HF0686 | 1 | 02/16/1995 | ![]() |
Lourey | MinnesotaCare; comprehensive health association coverage portability provided, small employer market provisions modified, premium billing practices regulated, and family coverage provisions modified. | |
House | HF0634 | 1 | 02/16/1995 | ![]() |
Greenfield | Long-term care demonstration projects established, and money appropriated. | |
House | HF0632 | 3 | 04/21/1995 | ![]() |
Van Engen | Grocery store and delicatessen civil liability limited related to food donations to the elderly or needy. | |
House | HF0614 | 2 | 03/22/1995 | ![]() |
Cooper | Passing on the Farm Center established at Southwest technical college in Granite Falls, and money appropriated. | |
House | HF0612 | 7 | 04/12/1995 | 69 | ![]() |
Cooper | Health plan prescription drug coverage to include prescriptions by certain nurses and assistants, and legend drug prescription practice guidelines role clarified. |
House | HF0558 | 1 | 02/13/1995 | ![]() |
Cooper | Independent school district No. 2190, Granite Falls-Clarkfield-Echo, swimming pool operation levy authorized. | |
House | HF0551 | 1 | 02/13/1995 | ![]() |
Ness | School district referendum levy notice wording clarified. | |
House | HF0543 | 1 | 02/13/1995 | ![]() |
Ness | School districts authorized to lease buildings or land for administrative purposes, and lease payment levy authority granted pending approval of education commissioner. | |
House | HF0533 | 8 | 04/25/1995 | 110 | ![]() |
Bertram | Eden Valley annexed to the Paynesville area hospital district, and Sauk Centre local public utilities commission membership provisions modified. |
House | HF0525 | 1 | 02/09/1995 | ![]() |
Jennings | Public assistance therapy service provider hearings permitted, state agency hearing conduct modified, medical assistance prior authorization requirements modified, and prior authorization advisory task force established. | |
House | HF0516 | 3 | 04/10/1995 | ![]() |
Lourey | Managed care health plans required to provided certain enrollees with expanded geographic access to primary care physician services. | |
House | HF0513 | 1 | 02/09/1995 | ![]() |
Cooper | Nursing home moratorium exception provided. | |
House | HF0502 | 2 | 04/11/1995 | ![]() |
Winter | Town road, bridge, or culvert project pollution control agency permit fee amount limited. | |
House | HF0499 | 2 | 01/18/1996 | ![]() |
Rukavina | Prescription drug price negotiation authority granted to administration commissioner, statewide drug formulary established, and pharmacists required to post signs relating to generic drug substitution. | |
House | HF0489 | 1 | 02/09/1995 | ![]() |
Cooper | Uncertified boarding care home defined, and county payment rate changed. | |
House | HF0488 | 7 | 04/25/1995 | ![]() |
Cooper | Petroleum tank release cleanup fund site assessment payment provided prior to tank removal, reimbursement provisions modified, tank monitoring requirements modified, and consultant and contractor registration required. | |
House | HF0486 | 3 | 04/05/1995 | ![]() |
Peterson | Livestock processing market task force created, and money appropriated. | |
House | HF0400 | 2 | 02/06/1995 | ![]() |
Brown | Annexation; municipal unincorporated land annexation elections required in certain circumstances. | |
House | HF0387 | 5 | 02/23/1995 | ![]() |
Cooper | Emergency services ambulance drivers and attendants employment requirements modified. | |
House | HF0381 | 1 | 02/02/1995 | ![]() |
Haas | Economic security department employees obligated to report certain threats. | |
House | HF0368 | 2 | 03/20/1995 | ![]() |
Munger | Soil and water conservation districts provided annual fund allocation. | |
House | HF0347 | 3 | 03/29/1995 | ![]() |
Cooper | Emergency medical services regulatory board established. | |
House | HF0346 | 4 | 03/09/1995 | ![]() |
Cooper | First responders defined as individuals certified to perform basic emergency medical procedures. | |
House | HF0345 | 6 | 04/10/1995 | ![]() |
Cooper | Kandiyohi county tax-forfeited land sale authorized. | |
House | HF0306 | 3 | 02/16/1995 | ![]() |
Cooper | Polling place hours of operation designated by local governments. | |
House | HF0305 | 9 | 03/27/1995 | 27 | ![]() |
Cooper | Local government financial audit provisions clarified. |
House | HF0294 | 2 | 02/09/1995 | ![]() |
Cooper | Teachers provided continuous licensure. | |
House | HF0275 | 5 | 04/11/1995 | ![]() |
Molnau | Farm crisis assistance personnel employment status clarified. | |
House | HF0254 | 1 | 01/26/1995 | ![]() |
Huntley | Medical care savings account act adopted, health plan accountability and competition provided, professional liability provisions modified, safety helmet and seat belt requirements provided, and health data institute duties modified. | |
House | HF0233 | 1 | 01/26/1995 | ![]() |
Cooper | Home care services reimbursement methodologies modified and rates increased. | |
House | HF0227 | 4 | 01/29/1996 | ![]() |
Leppik | MinnesotaCare; medical care access denial provisions specified, and penalties provided. | |
House | HF0211 | 3 | 02/02/1995 | ![]() |
Cooper | School district polling place number requirements specified. | |
House | HF0193 | 1 | 01/26/1995 | ![]() |
Huntley | Prepaid medical assistance demonstration project statewide capitation rate established by human services commissioner. | |
House | HF0169 | 1 | 01/26/1995 | ![]() |
Tunheim | Education appropriation limits repealed. | |
House | HF0160 | 2 | 01/26/1995 | ![]() |
Leppik | Health care access denial physician review required. | |
House | HF0158 | 1 | 01/23/1995 | ![]() |
Worke | Canada; Minnesota-Ontario fish importation restrictions removed. | |
House | HF0155 | 1 | 01/23/1995 | ![]() |
Cooper | Firefighter state aid funding increase provided. | |
House | HF0090 | 2 | 01/18/1995 | ![]() |
Ness | Education department appropriated money to fund 1994-1995 biennium deficiencies. | |
House | HF0079 | 1 | 01/17/1995 | ![]() |
Lourey | Medical assistance reimbursement rate increases provided, and money appropriated. | |
House | HF0069 | 2 | 04/26/1995 | ![]() |
Kelso | Workers' compensation insurance regulation and benefits modified, and money appropriated. | |
House | HF0066 | 21 | 04/01/1996 | 423 | ![]() |
Cooper | Licensed professional counseling board established, licensure requirements specified, rules and penalties provided, and money appropriated. |
House | HF0053 | 1 | 01/12/1995 | ![]() |
Lourey | Grandparent and great-grandparent visitation rights expanded. | |
House | HF0018 | 2 | 04/26/1995 | ![]() |
Bettermann | Workers' compensation benefits and procedures modified, and penalties provided. |