HB 2135: Unemployment compensation; allowance for dependents.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Unemployment compensation: allowance for dependents. Provides that, in addition to the weekly unemployment benefit amount determined by relevant law, an eligible claimant who is unemployed in any week shall be paid an allowance of $25 for each of up to three dependents of such claimant. The bill defines "dependent" as the child, adopted child, or stepchild of a claimant who, on January 1 of the benefit year, is wholly or partly supported by such claimant and younger than 16 years of age. The bill requires any claimant declaring one or more dependents to provide proof of such dependents in a form and manner prescribed by the Commission in conformance with certain conditions enumerated in the bill. This bill is a recommendation of the Commission on Unemployment Compensation.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. February 4, 2025Left in Appropriations
2. January 29, 2025Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 2-N)
3. January 29, 2025Assigned Approps sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources
4. January 28, 2025Reported from Labor and Commerce and referred to Appropriations (12-Y 10-N)
5. January 27, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2135)
6. January 23, 2025Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 3-N)
7. January 16, 2025Assigned L & C sub: Subcommittee #2
8. January 7, 2025Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
9. January 7, 2025Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-13-2025 25103985D