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Committee advances portable benefits bill to let contractors carry employer‑funded accounts
Summary
A committee approved a bill creating voluntary portable benefit accounts for independent contractors, allowing contributions from employers or contractors and clarifying contributions do not change employment classification. The measure passed with amendments to add dental/vision, broaden 'bank' language and permit hiring‑party opt‑outs with notice.
The Select Water Committee on a recorded vote advanced Senate File 41 on portable benefit accounts, a bill that would let independent contractors open accounts to receive employer or contractor contributions for health, retirement and other benefits.
Senator Olson, the bill's primary sponsor, told the committee the proposal is "pretty straightforward legislation" that does not change employment status: "It does not by virtue of receiving benefits, it does not change your employment classification." He said the bill cites existing state law to define independent contractors and creates a new…
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