Owner-Operator Bill Fails in State Senate

Bill S 487 Makes clear that an owner-operator (and any driver), defined to be “an equipment lessor who provides vehicular equipment with a driver to transport passengers or property under contract with a common carrier,” are not employees of the carrier. Status as of May 31, 2010: Failed – Adjourned (April 22,…
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Owner-Operator Bill Fails

Bill H 716 Makes clear that an owner-operator (and any driver), defined to be “an equipment lessor who provides vehicular equipment with a driver to transport passengers or property under contract with a common carrier,” are not employees of the carrier. Status as of May 31, 2010: Failed – Adjourned (April 22,…
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State House Passes Bill 5204

Bill H 5204 Instructs the joint standing legislative committee to introduce legislation to implement the recommendations of the joint enforcement committee on employment misclassification on or after February 1, 2010. Status: Passed (May 5, 2010) Source: American Trucking Association
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Pending Initiative Status, April 2010

Bill H 1554 Authorizes department of labor to issue stop work order for construction or electrical contractors required to be licensed by the state who violate workers’ compensation coverage provisions. Status as of March 31, 2010: Reintroduced by Resolution (March 15, 2010) Source: American Trucking Association
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