SRC-DPW S.B. 1151 76(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 1151
76R8550 JMM-DBy: Bivins
Human Services
3/29/1999
As Filed


DIGEST 

Currently, some organizations feel the current Texas Labor code is not
specific enough in regard to seasonal employment.  This bill would set
forth guidelines for the disqualification of certain persons engaged in
seasonal employment from unemployment compensation benefits. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, S.B. 1151 sets forth guidelines for the disqualification from
unemployment compensation benefits of certain persons engaged in seasonal
employment. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Chapter 207C, Labor Code, by adding Section 207.054, as
follows: 

Sec. 207.054. SERVICES PERFORMED IN SEASONAL PLAY OR MUSICAL PRODUCTION.
Defines "nonprofit organization" and "seasonal."  Provides that benefits
are not payable to an individual based on seasonal services performed by
the individual for a nonprofit organization in connection with a seasonal
play or musical production, if service is provided under a written
employment agreement limited to the specific temporary seasonal period. 

SECTION 2.Effective date: September 1, 1999.  
  Makes application of this Act prospective.

SECTION 3. Emergency clause.