Military spouse unemployment sunset repeal.
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Official record
Bill Summary Bill No.: SF0034 Effective : Immediately LSO No.: 18LSO-0154 Enrolled Act No.: SEA No. 0068 Chapter No.: 110 Prime Sponsor: Joint Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs Interim Committee Catch Title: Military spouse unemployment sunset repeal. Subject: Repeal ing a sunset provision to continue unemployment benefits for military spouse s . Summary/Major Elements: This bill repeals a sunset provision that would have terminated unemployment benefits July 1, 2018 for military spouses who are unemployed as the result of a military member's relocation assignment. Unemployment benefits under this provision are federally reimbursed and are not charged to an employer's experience rating account. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill .
Public statements
Last checked Aug 8, 8:09 PM
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues that legislative oversight is necessary because the unemployment benefits for military spouses have not been paid into by these individuals, unlike other citizens. He believes a two-year review period allows the legislature to assess if the program remains beneficial before extending it further.
R · H09
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to repeal the sunset date because the program has been monitored for eight years with no issues, and he believes it is not worth wasting legislative time on such a small matter.
S03
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports introducing the bill because it removes a sunset provision for unemployment benefits that has worked well since 2010, noting that most funding comes from federal sources rather than state funds.
Wyoming roll calls
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Official activity
Changes
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Adopted 2nd reading by Lindholm
Failed 3rd reading by Eklund
S Adopted, H Adopted Conference Committee