HD20 - Report of the Joint Subcommittee Studying the Feasibility of Compensating Gradually-Incurred, Work-Related Injuries under the Virginia Workmen's Compensation Act

  • Published: 1983
  • Author: Joint Subcommittee Studying the Feasibility of Compensating Gradually-Incurred, Work-Related Injuries under the Virginia Workmen's Compensation Act
  • Enabling Authority: House Joint Resolution 37 (Regular Session, 1982)

Executive Summary:
The Joint Subcommittee studying the feasibility of compensating gradually-incurred, work-related injuries under the Workmen's Compensation Act was established pursuant to House Joint Resolution No. 37 of the 1982 General Assembly. Senate Bill No. 286 introduced by Senator Peter K. Babalas was passed by indefinitely in the Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor as a compromise to the introduction and passage of HJR No. 37 during the 1982 Session.

Delegate Warren G. Stambaugh of Arlington was elected chairman of the subcommittee. Other members of the House of Delegates appointed to serve were: William T. Wilson of Covington. Frederick H. Creekmore of Chesapeake, and Kenneth E. Caivert of Danville.

Senator Edward M. Holland of Arlington was elected vice-chairman of the subcommittee. Other Senate members appointed to serve were: Frederick C. Boucher of Abingdon and Elliot S. Schewel of Lynchburg.

C. William Crammé, III, Senior Attorney and Hugh P. Fisher, III, Research Associate of the Virginia Division of Legislative Services served as legal and research staff for the subcommittee. J. Lester Fitzgerald Deputy Clerk of the House Clerk's Office provided administrative and clerical Staff assistance for the study group.