South Carolina General Assembly
120th Session, 2013-2014

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Bill 1099

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COMMITTEE REPORT

April 1, 2014

S. 1099

Introduced by Senators Sheheen and Bryant

S. Printed 4/1/14--S.

Read the first time March 11, 2014.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON

LABOR, COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

To whom was referred a Bill (S. 1099) to amend Section 41-27-260 of the 1976 Code, relating to exemptions from the definition of employment for unemployment benefit purposes, to provide an exemption for motor carriers, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:

THOMAS C. ALEXANDER for Committee.

            

A BILL

TO AMEND SECTION 41-27-260 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE DEFINITION OF EMPLOYMENT FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT PURPOSES, TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FOR MOTOR CARRIERS THAT UTILIZE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION    1.    Section 41-27-260 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"(19)    an individual or entity who owns, or holds under a bona fide lease purchase or installment-purchase agreement, a tractor trailer, tractor, or other vehicle and who, under a valid independent contractor contract provides services as a driver of the tractor trailer, tractor, or other vehicle to a motor carrier."

SECTION    2.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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