SB291

Revising laws related to workers' compensation definition of wages

Failed·5/23/25
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Montana SB291 revises workers' compensation laws to redefine wages for benefit calculations.

Montana SB291 amends the definition of wages for workers' compensation purposes, specifying that wages include all remuneration paid for services performed by an employee, excluding certain reimbursements and benefits. The bill mandates that the Department of Labor and Industry annually revise its rules defining wages, particularly for lodging, and considers factors like geographic proximity to housing. The revised definition impacts how compensation benefits are calculated for employees, including those with concurrent employments.

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Roll Call Votes

(S) Business, Labor and Economic Affairs--To Table

11 Yea

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1 Nay

D

Calendar

Feb 20, 2025

8:30 AM

Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

Senate

(S) Died in Process

Mar 12, 2025

Senate

(S) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

Feb 24, 2025

Senate

(S) Fiscal Note Printed