Workers’ Comp Bill Moving Through Assembly; Price Tag in Question

As the legislative year winds down, one of the big remaining questions is how this year's attempt to craft a workers' compensation benefits bill will turn out. The bill, SB 71, passed the Assembly Insurance and Appropriations committees last week and is now before the full Assembly. It was previously approved by the state Senate.Governor Davis has said he wants to sign an increase bill this year but wants drastic reductions in its cost. As it stands, the increase would total some $