Karen Keys-Gamarra
- Democratic
- Delegate
- District 7
Primary
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.
A BILL to amend and reenact ยง 60.2-607 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 60.2-603.1, relating to unemployment compensation; allowance for dependents.
Left in Appropriations
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 2-N)
Assigned Approps sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources
Reported from Labor and Commerce and referred to Appropriations (12-Y 10-N)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2135)
Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 3-N)
Assigned L & C sub: Subcommittee #2
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-13-2025 25103985D
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
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| Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2135) |
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