Unemployment compensation; allowance for dependents.
Summary
Unemployment compensation: allowance for dependents. Provides that, in addition to the weekly unemployment benefit amount determined by relevant law, an eligible claimant who is unemployed in any week shall be paid an allowance of $25 for each of up to three dependents of such claimant. The bill defines "dependent" as the child, adopted child, or stepchild of a claimant who, on January 1 of the benefit year, is wholly or partly supported by such claimant and younger than 16 years of age. The bill requires any claimant declaring one or more dependents to provide proof of such dependents in a form and manner prescribed by the Commission in conformance with certain conditions enumerated in the bill. This bill is a recommendation of the Commission on Unemployment Compensation.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
6
Jan 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 2-N)
lower
Jan 29, 2025
Committee
Assigned Approps sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources
lower
Jan 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported from Labor and Commerce and referred to Appropriations (12-Y 10-N)
lower
Jan 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 3-N)
lower
Jan 16, 2025
Committee
Assigned L & C sub: Subcommittee #2
lower
Jan 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Karen Keys-Gamarra
DDemocratic
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