HD20 - Revision of Title 65 of the Code of Virginia
Executive Summary: The General Assembly at its Regular Session of 1966 directed the Virginia Code Commission, by Chapter 315 of the Acts of that Session, to revise certain titles of the Code of Virginia, including Title 65, relating to workmen's compensation. Francis C. Lee, Esquire, of the Richmond City Bar, was retained as Counsel to assist in the revision of this Title. Counsel examined the provisions of this Title in detail and consulted the members of the State Industrial Commission. The Code Commission met with Counsel on several occasions, and discussed in detail changes recommended by members of the Code Commission, by Counsel and by the members of the Industrial Commission. As a result of its efforts, the Code Commission considered it desirable that there be a general renumeration of the sections, the deletion of certain obsolete sections, and the amendment of other sections. We are of the opinion that this can be better accomplished by the repeal of Title 65 and the enactment of Title 65.1 in lieu thereof. Included in this Report is the Report of Counsel to the Commission on Title 65. Also, following each section of the draft of Title 65.1 are Counsel's notes identifying the source of the provisions of the section and commenting upon any changes therein. Furthermore, preceding the draft of Title 65.1 there is set forth a table of comparable sections, for the purpose of tracing each of the provisions of Title 65 into proposed Title 65.1. This table also indicates those sections of Title 65 which have been deleted. Those who are interested in the major features of the Revision should read the Report of Counsel and the notes following the several sections of Title 65.1, to which reference is hereby made. RECOMMENDATIONS The Code Commission submits this Report, and recommends that the Legislature enact the attached bill in 1968. The Commission wishes to express appreciation for the valuable assistance rendered by Counsel in the preparation of this Revision, and for the cooperation of the members of the Industrial Commission. Respectfully submitted, James M. Thomson, Chairman |
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