HB 1657 - Contractor Worker's Compensation - Texas Key Vote
Robert Duncan Co-Sponsored (Introduced) this Legislation.
Timeline
- Referred to Committee
- May 20, 2009
- House Bill Passed
- May 14, 2009
- Introduced
- Feb. 23, 2009
Related Issues
Stage Details
Title: Contractor Worker's Compensation
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that clarifies the definition of "general contractor" and "subcontractor" in the Texas Labor Code. The bill includes subcontractors under the workers' compensation in regards to the insurance coverage.
Highlights:
-Amends Labor Code to clarify definition of general contractor to mean a person who works for the benefit of another (Sec. 1). -Expands definition of a subcontractor to include person who contracts with a general contractor to perform all or any part of work, or services that general contractor has contracted with another party to perform (Sec. 1).
Title: Contractor Worker's Compensation