Texas 2015 - 84th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1613

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Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
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Caption

Relating to longevity pay for certain state employees.

Impact

If enacted, SB1613 could significantly affect the compensation structure for state employees. By defining exclusions more explicitly, the bill may streamline the administration of longevity pay and ensure that benefits are properly distributed among eligible employees. It addresses concerns about fairness and fiscal responsibility in state employee compensation, potentially leading to savings in government expenditures on employee benefits.

Summary

Senate Bill 1613 aims to amend the provisions related to longevity pay for certain state employees in Texas. The bill notably outlines exclusions from eligibility for longevity pay which includes members of the legislature, certain independent contractors, temporary employees, and specific state employees based on their retirement dates. This bill seeks to clarify who qualifies for additional pay based on years of service, bringing clearer guidelines on compensation practices for state employees.

Contention

Points of contention surrounding SB1613 may revolve around the fairness of excluding certain groups from receiving longevity pay. Critics might argue that the exclusions disproportionately affect long-serving public employees who may rely on such benefits as part of their overall compensation package. Additionally, some stakeholders may express concern that the bill could create disparities among various categories of state employees, influencing workforce morale and retention.

Companion Bills

TX HB2836

Identical Relating to longevity pay for certain state employees.

Previously Filed As

TX HB760

Relating to the monthly amount of longevity pay for state employees.

TX SB1773

Relating to an annual adjustment for inflation to the monthly amount of longevity pay for state employees.

TX HB5002

Relating to longevity pay for certain prosecutors.

TX SB2310

Relating to longevity pay for certain prosecutors.

TX HB2734

Relating to the service credit used in calculating longevity pay for certain judges and prosecutors.

TX SB277

Relating to the service credit used in calculating longevity pay for certain judges and prosecutors.

TX HB1985

Relating to the service credit used in calculating longevity pay for certain judges and justices with prior full-time service as an associate judge.

TX HB307

Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative penalties.

TX HB202

Relating to a pay raise for certain state employees.

TX HB404

Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid leave to employees; providing civil and administrative penalties.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.