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AR HB2212
Bill
Status
N/A
Primary Sponsor
David Powers
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code Title 11, Chapter 9, Subchapter 4 to add Section 11-9-412 regulating motor carrier drivers and workers' compensation
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Defines "commercial motor vehicle" as vehicles with gross combination weight rating of 26,001+ lbs, gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001+ lbs, designed for 16+ passengers, or used to transport hazardous materials requiring placarding under federal regulations
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Establishes that owner-operators providing commercial motor vehicles and drivers to motor carriers under written contract are independent contractors, not employees of the motor carrier
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Motor carriers are not liable for workers' compensation to owner-operators, their employees, or subcontractors
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Allows owner-operators to elect in writing to be covered under the motor carrier's workers' compensation insurance policy or authorized self-insurance plan, with owner-operator paying premiums, without terminating drivers' independent contractor status
Legislative Description
To Regulate Motor Carriers In Relation To Workers' Compensation Laws.
Last Action
House Recommended for study in the Interim by Joint Interim Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE
3/30/2011