Chapter 437 Oregon Laws 2007

AN ACT

SB 835

Relating to workers’ compensation death benefits.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. (1) As authorized by ORS 656.790 (3)(b), the Workers’ Compensation Management-Labor Advisory Committee shall study the adequacy of workers’ compensation death benefits provided under ORS 656.204 and 656.208.

(2) The study shall include, but is not limited to, consideration of:

(a) The current method of calculating burial benefits in relation to the actual cost of burial;

(b) Current formulas for determining benefits;

(c) The categories of beneficiaries who are entitled to benefits; and

(d) The feasibility of providing lump sum benefit payments.

(3) The committee shall report the results of the study to the Legislative Assembly in the manner specified in ORS 192.245 by January 31, 2009.

Approved by the Governor June 15, 2007

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 15, 2007

Effective date January 1, 2008

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