SENATOR TAYLOR returned SB 64 (IMMUNITY FOR SAFETY INSPECTIONS) to committee, and SENATOR HALFORD moved to adopt the CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64 (8-LSO445\O, Ford, dated 2/22/93) as a work draft. Without objections, so ordered. SENATOR TAYLOR invited SENATOR DONLEY to offer his amendment. SENATOR DONLEY quoted some testimony previously on the bill about the interplay between the committee substitute and the health insurance proposal for health insurance benefits for impacted, injured workers and their families. He explained how this would benefit the families and keep them whole while they got back on their feet. Number 129 SENATOR DONLEY proposed Amendment #1 which would provide medical coverage for 18 months for the injured worker, who no longer receives compensation, and he explained the amendment. SENATOR TAYLOR reviewed the Van Biene case, tort law, additional benefits, litigation, insurance carriers, workers' compensation rights, and third party liability. He explained why he was opposing the amendment. SENATOR DONLEY defended his amendment claiming the Alaskan workers' compensation actually saved money in the face of rising costs elsewhere, and he credited the cooperation between labor and management. Number 203 SENATOR TAYLOR appreciated his comments, but thought there had been a hidden price to pay for bringing down the costs, one of which is the manner in which the lawyers represented the injured workers. SENATOR JACKO suggested Amendment #1 was "out of order" if it didn't fit under the title, but SENATOR TAYLOR preferred to vote on the amendment. The amendment failed on a 3 - 2 vote. SENATOR DONLEY explained why he would like to have a discussion on "intentional misconduct standard," and SENATOR TAYLOR initiated a question and answer exchange on the subject with SENATOR DONLEY, who continued to defend his definition. SENATOR DONLEY proposed Amendment #2, inserting " reckless or" at the beginning of line 11, on page 1. His amendment was defeated on a 3 - 2 vote. SENATOR HALFORD moved to pass CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(JUD) from committee with individual recommendations. There was objection. The bill passed on a 3 - 2 vote.