MA S979

Bill

MA S979

Relative to seasonal employment

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
04/15/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to seasonal employment. Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 151, Section 1A of the General Laws by replacing subsection (20) to clarify the definition of seasonal employment within amusement parks. Previously, the law allowed for seasonal employment in amusement parks for periods not exceeding 170 days per year. This bill maintains that provision, ensuring that amusement parks, whether permanent or traveling, which feature various attractions and are licensed under Chapter 140, Section 205A, can continue to operate and employ staff for up to 170 days annually for public recreation and amusement.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (4)

Donald Humason (R)*, Viriato deMacedo (R), Robert Hedlund (R), Bruce Tarr (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4605 (on 09/12/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S979

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S979
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S979
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S979.pdf

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H1719	Relative to the prohibition of noncompetition agreements	Accompanied a study order, see H4605	Similar To
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S1002	To enhance employment opportunities	Accompanied a study order, see H4605	Similar To
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S1456	Eliminating telecommunications tax exemptions	Accompanied a study order, see S2290	Similar To
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