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AN ACT
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relating to definition of a common paymaster. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 201.011(11), Labor Code, is amended to |
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read as follows: |
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(11) "Employing unit" means a person who, after |
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January 1, 1936, has employed an individual to perform services for |
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the person in this state. Effective January 1, 2020, this |
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definition includes a common paymaster, as defined in 26 U.S.C. |
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Section 3306(p). |
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(A) The commission shall adopt rules as necessary |
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to implement the inclusion of common paymaster. |
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(B) The inclusion of common paymaster to the |
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definition of "employing unit" shall not negate a person's |
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obligations with respect to acquisitions of experience-rated |
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employers and transfers of compensation experience pursuant to |
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Subchapter E, Chapter 204. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect January 1, 2020. |
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President of the Senate |
Speaker of the House |
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I hereby certify that S.B. No. 2296 passed the Senate on |
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April 29, 2019, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that S.B. No. 2296 passed the House on |
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May 22, 2019, by the following vote: Yeas 143, Nays 1, |
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two present not voting. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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Approved: |
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Governor |