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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6298

SB 6298: Unemployed self-emplymnt aid

Assisting the unemployed to become self-employed.

Summary

  • Unemployed individuals that are likely to exhaust regular unemployment benefits may participate in a self-employment assistance program, and be exempt for up to 52 weeks from the requirements relating to availability for work, active search for work, and refusal to accept suitable work. Such programs must include entrepreneurial training, business counseling, and technical assistance.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 6298), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 1998
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 11, 1998
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Betti Sheldon (D-23)
Introduced
January 15, 1998 in the Senate
Last action
March 12, 1998
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6298, SSB 6298

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Betti Sheldon (D-23)

5 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Shirley Winsley R-28Marilyn Rasmussen D-2Ann Anderson R-42Sid Snyder D-19Bob Oke R-26

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 11, 1998
Version voted on: SSB 6298
41 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 7 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat18014
Republican23003
How each member voted

Absent (1)

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History

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SB 6298 in other sessions

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