The proposed bill would significantly update the statutes governing the Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA) by removing the authority of the ICA to license and supervise private employment offices and renaming the ICA Ombudsman to the Resource Officer. The Resource Officer would have expanded responsibilities to assist all benefit recipients under the ICA's purview and provide information about labor programs and ICA proceedings. Additionally, the bill would rename the ADOSH Director to ADOSH Chief and establish dedicated Boiler and Elevator Divisions within the ICA, each led by a chief responsible for administering safety statutes.

Moreover, the bill would require the ICA to post the schedule of fees for workers' compensation on its website and make various technical and conforming changes throughout the statutes. It aims to modernize the regulatory framework by clarifying definitions, updating procedural language, and ensuring the confidentiality of trade secrets. Overall, these updates are designed to enhance the efficiency and clarity of the ICA's operations while streamlining its regulatory functions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 23-107, 23-110, 23-401, 23-405, 23-406, 23-408, 23-409, 23-415, 23-417, 23-418, 23-423, 23-426, 23-428, 23-433, 23-471, 23-474, 23-477, 23-478, 23-491, 23-491.03, 23-491.04, 23-491.08, 23-491.09, 23-1065, 41-1005, 23-961, 23-422, 23-901, 23-432, 23-410, 23-403, 23-411, 23-412, 38-611, 27-301, 91-596, 23-420, 23-414, 114-74, 23-421, 44-1201, 23-475, 23-473, 23-491.16, 23-491.06, 23-491.02, 23-1044, 23-1045, 23-1047, 23-1023, 23-1081, 41-792.01, 38-718