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WORKERS' COMP from page 1 ·....... · ·.........,......... ·....., ·., The Department of Industrial Relations esti- review of the actual costs of AB 749 has not been mates that when fully implemented in 2005, AB made, which would include costs resulting from 749 will result in a $2.4 bi[Lion (approximately utilization increases. Tn addition, employers have :17%) benefit increase. The Department also not been consulted and involved in the creation of estimates that reforms will save approximately the reforms included in AI~ 749. $1.5 billion. No alternative cost estimates are available due to the short time AB 749 has been System Costs and lneffidendes Continue in print; however, it should be noted that the Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau The total Workers' Compensation system costs estimated the costs including utilization impact are among the highest in the nation. The average of a similar bill, SB 1156, to be $4.2 billion when cost per claim statewide for insured employers fully implemented, increased by 69% between :lgg5 and 2000, and self-insured city and county employers have The Workers' Compensation system is already experienced similar cost increases. The system is experiencing significant cost increases. A critical bogged down by inefficiencies and excessive Litigation. None of these problems are addressed in AB 749; all indicate a need for significant WHAT YOUR CITY CAN DO TO reform to balance proposed benefit increases. SUPPORT PROPOSI'r[ONS 40 AND 42 Nevertheless, a deal has been struck and now · Pass a resolution in support. Sample reso[u- employers face a subsequent increase in their tions can be found on the campaign websites premiums. Tf you would tike more information or (www.VoteYeson40.or§ and www.YesProp42.com) would Like to re~iew a text of the bill, visit the or by calling the campaign offices Prop 40: League's website (www.cacities.org/[egtracking). 916.313.4539;' Prop 42: 310.996.2673). The bill text is more than 110 pages Long. · Issue a press release that publicizes your city's adoption of a resolution, explaining LOOKING FOB I~ALIFOBNIA S BEST TO the reasons for the city's position. FIll A PO$1TIGII IN YGIIII CI1T? · Call the campaigns if you are interested in Western City Magazine s job opportunity section is being part of the Yes on 40 or Yes on 42 the source for job seekers looking for positions in speakers bureaus on your own time, or if local govemment. According to our reader su~ey, you would Like a speaker to be part of a the job opportunity section is the best read section of bal. anced panel (supporters and opponents) our magazine! at an event in your city. (Note: No city official should use city funds to support When you place an ad in Western City Magazine, it political activity designed to influence the will be posted at no additional charge on our website, voters. City oj~cials should always consult which receives over 60,000 hits per month. with the city's attorney concerning the propriety o! any given course of action.) Call to place your recruitment ad today! 800 262-1801 or visit our website Encourage voters to vote on March 5% www.westemcity.com. Visit the League's Official Web Site--www. cacities.org PRTORTTY FOCUS/PAGE 5