An Act relative to additional unemployment benefits for the neediest recipients currently excluded from the Lost Wages Assistance program
Senate, October 22, 2020 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2927) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patricia D. Jehlen and Eric P. Lesser for legislation relative to additional unemployment benefits for the neediest recipients currently excluded from the Lost Wages Assistance program, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2930).
Bill Information
Bill Information
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to establish a minimum unemployment weekly benefit amount during public health emergency, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health.
Bill History
| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2020 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| 10/22/2020 | Senate | New draft of S2927 |
| 10/22/2020 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| 10/26/2020 | Senate | New draft substituted, see S2934 |
| 10/26/2020 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting a new draft, see S2934 |
| 10/26/2020 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 10/26/2020 | Senate | Read second |
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