Legislative Session Will Likely Accomplish Chamber's Top 2 Goals

With the end of the 2017 lawmaking session two weeks away, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce will likely see accomplished its top two legislative priorities related to workers' compensation. A bill that passed the House last week contains both priorities. Senate Bill 66 defines maximum medical improvement and toughens the burden of proof on workers attempting to persuade a judge that they were fired because of their workers' compensation claim status.  SB 66, by Sen. Dave Schatz, R-Sullivan, passed the House by a 101-46 vote on April 20 after passing the Senate 25-8 in March. Sen...