Relates to waiving application fees for individuals who certify they are unemployed
Summary
Waives application fees for individuals who certify to the state civil service department that they are unemployed; removes provisions requiring an individual also be primarily responsible for the support of a household or receiving public assistance.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Lester Chang
RRepublican/Conservative
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