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	Amend SB 993 by adding the following appropriately numbered 
SECTION to the bill and renumbering existing SECTIONS 
appropriately:
	SECTION ____. Subchapter H, Chapter 301, Occupations Code, 
is amended by adding Section 301.355 to read as follows:
	Sec. 301.355.  POLICIES APPLICABLE TO NURSES EMPLOYED BY 
MEDICAL AND DENTAL UNITS. (a) The president of a medical and dental 
unit, as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, shall determine 
whether a nurse who is employed by the unit for practice in patient 
care or in clinical activities is a full-time employee for purposes 
of:
		(1)  employees group benefits under Chapter 1551, 
Insurance Code;    
		(2)  leave under Chapter 661, Government Code; and                     
		(3)  longevity pay under Section 659.043, Government 
Code.           
	(b)  A determination under Subsection (a) does not entitle a 
nurse who works less than 40 hours a week to the full state 
contribution to the cost of any coverage or benefit. However, from 
money other than money appropriated from the general revenue fund, 
the medical and dental unit may contribute to the cost of any 
coverage or benefit an amount that exceeds the state contribution.