Unemployment Insurance Changes
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R · H32
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker switched their vote to oppose the bill after consulting with major employers who stated that retaining workers for six additional weeks is more valuable than potential cost savings, and they are concerned about workers leaving the state.
R · H17
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because reducing benefits now could leave the state unable to respond quickly if an economic catastrophe occurs, requiring costly special sessions or long waits for legislative action.
D · H23
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges rejection of the bill because Wyoming's workforce is critical for economic growth, and reducing benefits during a time of potential recession due to federal layoffs would be detrimental.
R · H50
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because it creates a barrier to workforce retention and expansion for businesses, arguing that reducing benefits when they are not broken is unnecessary.
R · H02
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker votes against the bill because requiring workers to pay into a benefit system while simultaneously reducing that benefit is detrimental to families and lacks an automatic premium adjustment.
R · H34
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because there are many available jobs in the state, and they believe reducing benefits will encourage people to return to work rather than staying on unemployment.
If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.
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The amendment removes certain sections and wording from the bill related to unemployment insurance.
The amendment changes the effective date for certain provisions of the bill from January 1, 2026 to January 4, 2026.
The amendment removes specific sections of the bill related to unemployment insurance coverage and reporting requirements.