Exempts employers of noncitizens in agricultural labor who are not eligible for unemployment insurance benefits from liability for contributions related to that labor.

Labor

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Representative Breese-Iverson,, Levy B, Representative Boice,, Elmer,, Scharf,
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In House Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2025-06-27 House
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-02-12 House
Public Hearing held.
2025-01-17 House
Referred to Labor and Workplace Standards.
2025-01-13 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act would make it so that employers do not have to pay unemployment taxes on the wages of noncitizens who work here on H-2A visas. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.0).
Exempts employers of noncitizens in agricultural labor who are not eligible for unemployment insurance benefits from liability for contributions related to that labor.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to employment subject to unemployment insurance taxes; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In House Committee