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.