HB 1597-FN (2024): relative to the maximum weekly unemployment benefit amount.
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HB 1597-FN (2024)
relative to the maximum weekly unemployment benefit amount.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
- Subject: Employment
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2024, with 25 people signed in online: 25 in support. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2024 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on October 22, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 15 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jared Sullivan (D - Graf 2) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. David Rochefort (R - Graf 1)
- Rep. Linda Massimilla (D - Graf 1)
- Rep. Jonah Wheeler (D - Hills 33)
- Rep. Lisa Post (R - Hills 42)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 25, 2024, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
- February 14, 2024, 9:45 AM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
- October 22, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
Votes
- February 22, 2024, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
- January 25, 2024: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 01/25/2024 11:15 am LOB 307
- January 25, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/25/2024 11:15 am LOB 307
- February 14, 2024: Executive Session: 02/14/2024 09:45 am LOB 307
- February 14, 2024: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/14/2024 (Vote 19-0; CC)
- February 22, 2024: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/22/2024
- October 22, 2024: Executive Session: 10/22/2024 10:00 am LOB 307
- October 31, 2024: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 15-0)