BILL · 1993–94 SESSION
SB 5461: Unemploy benefits disqualif
Relating discharge for disqualification from unemployment benefits to recent work.
Summary
- Disqualification for benefits for voluntarily leaving employment is limited to having left the most recent work. An employee disqualified for benefits after discharge or suspension for misconduct may requalify for benefits after having obtained work and earned five times his or her suspended weekly benefit amount.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5461), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 29, 1993
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Larry Vognild (D-38)
- Introduced
- January 29, 1993 in the Senate
- Last action
- March 11, 1994
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Larry Vognild (D-38)
2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
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SB 5461 in other sessions
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