BILL · 1999–00 SESSION
SB 5136: Domestic violence/unemplymnt
Allowing a claimant to receive unemployment compensation when leaving work due to domestic violence.
Summary
- A person claiming unemployment insurance benefits, who is temporarily unable to search for work because of domestic violence or stalking, is deemed to qualify for up to 12 weeks of benefits while seeking safety, and is not required to actively seek work during that time.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5136), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 13, 1999
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Darlene Fairley (D-32)
- Introduced
- January 13, 1999 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 12, 2000
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Darlene Fairley (D-32)
8 co-sponsors (8 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
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SB 5136 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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