SB621 SFA Carmichael 3-12 #1

Johnson 7909

Senator Carmichael moved to amend the amendment on page two, section one, subsection (b), by striking out all of subdivision (8) and inserting in lieu thereof a new subdivision, designated subdivision (8), to read as follows:

(8) Taxicab drivers of taxicab companies operating under article two, chapter twenty-four-a of this code, who provide taxicab service pursuant to a written or electronic agreement that identifies the taxicab driver as an independent contractor consistent with the United States Internal Revenue code requirements for persons acting as independent contractors: Provided, That any such taxicab driver identified as an independent contractor shall not be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits under this chapter as an employee of the taxicab company.

Adopted

Rejected