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HB 1656 - 2023-24
Concerning unemployment insurance benefits appeal procedures.
Sponsors: Schmidt, Fosse, Berry, Robertson, Christian, Ormsby, Riccelli
By Request: Employment Security Department
Companion Bill: SB 5240
Bill Status-at-a-Glance
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
As of Thursday, April 18, 2024 08:51 AM
Current Version:
HB 1656
Current Status:
C 85 L 23
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamberIn the House:In the Senate:
After Passage:Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law

Bill Status-at-a-Glance

As of Thursday, April 18, 2024 08:51 AM
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
Current Version:
HB 1656
Current Status:
C 85 L 23
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamber
House:
Senate:
Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law
AfterPassage:
Bill History

2023 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 30
First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards. (View Original Bill)
Feb 8
Public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 14
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
LAWS - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Feb 16
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 22
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 4
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Mar 7
First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.
Mar 21
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
LC - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Mar 22
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 28
Placed on second reading consent calendar.
Mar 31
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 3
Speaker signed.

IN THE SENATE

Apr 4
President signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 7
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Apr 13
Governor signed.
Chapter 85, 2023 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/23/2023.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
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