The Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry proposes the following Amendment No. 1 to H. 3441 (COUNCIL\WAB\3441C001.AGM.WAB17):

Reference is to the bill as introduced.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by deleting all after the enacting words and inserting:

/ SECTION      1.      Chapter 9, Title 42 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

     "Section 42-9-450. An employer's representative shall make payment of compensation by means of check or electronic payment system including, but not limited to, an electronic funds transfer, a direct deposit, debit card, or similar payment system if such payments are made in accordance with the policies, procedures, or regulations as provided by the Commission."

SECTION      2.      This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /

Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.