S.B. No. 2270
AN ACT
relating to employment policies for certain health care providers
employed by medical and dental units.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 51.977, Education Code, is amended to
read as follows:
Sec. 51.977. EMPLOYMENT POLICIES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS
EMPLOYED BY [NURSES IN] MEDICAL AND DENTAL UNITS. (a) The
president of a medical and dental unit, as defined by Section
61.003, shall determine whether a person [nurse] employed by the
unit for patient care or clinical activities is a full-time
employee for purposes of:
(1) employees group benefits under Chapter 1551 or
1601, Insurance Code;
(2) leave under Chapter 661 or 662, Government Code;
and
(3) longevity pay under Section 659.043, Government
Code.
(b) A determination under Subsection (a) does not entitle a
person [nurse] who works less than 40 hours a week to the full state
contribution to the cost of any coverage or benefits. However, from
money other than money appropriated from the general revenue fund,
the employing medical and dental unit may contribute to that cost
amounts in excess of the state contribution.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2019.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 2270 passed the Senate on
April 26, 2019, by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 0.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 2270 passed the House on May
22, 2019, by the following vote: Yeas 123, Nays 21, two present
not voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
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Governor