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CS/CS/SB 1906: Reemployment Assistance

GENERAL BILL by Appropriations ; Commerce and Tourism ; Brodeur ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Taddeo ; Stewart ; Garcia ; Gruters

Reemployment Assistance; Defining and revising terms for purposes of the Reemployment Assistance Program Law; prohibiting the Department of Economic Opportunity from denying a person reemployment assistance solely on the basis of pregnancy; specifying that wages that fall within an alternative base period are not available for reuse in subsequent benefit years, etc.

Effective Date: 7/1/2021
 Last Action: 4/30/2021 House - Died in Messages; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1463 (Ch. 2021-25)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
  1. Commerce and Tourism (CM)
  2. Appropriations (AP)

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    2/26/2021 Senate • Filed
    3/4/2021 Senate • Referred to Commerce and Tourism; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Appropriations -SJ 211
    3/10/2021 Senate • Introduced -SJ 211
    3/24/2021 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Commerce and Tourism, 03/29/21, 3:30 pm, 110 Senate Building
    3/29/2021 Senate • CS by Commerce and Tourism; YEAS 9 NAYS 1 -SJ 324
    3/30/2021 Senate • Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
    • CS by Commerce and Tourism read 1st time -SJ 330
    3/31/2021 Senate • Original reference(s) removed: Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
    • Remaining references corrected to Appropriations -SJ 356
    • Now in Appropriations
    4/12/2021 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 04/15/21, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building
    4/14/2021 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 04/19/21, 10:00 am, 412 Knott Building
    4/15/2021 Senate • CS/CS by- Appropriations; YEAS 20 NAYS 0 -SJ 472
    4/18/2021 Senate • Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
    4/19/2021 Senate • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
    • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/21/21 -SJ 559
    4/20/2021 Senate • CS/CS by Appropriations read 1st time -SJ 486
    4/21/2021 Senate • Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 559
    4/22/2021 Senate • Read 2nd time -SJ 618
    • Amendment(s) adopted (347936) -SJ 619
    • Read 3rd time -SJ 619
    • CS passed as amended; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 619
    4/22/2021 House • In Messages
    4/30/2021 House • Died in Messages; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1463 (Ch. 2021-25)

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  • CS/CS/SB 1906, Engrossed 1 (Current Bill Version) Posted 4/22/2021 at 7:31 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (9)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 207 Reemployment Assistance Eskamani, Diamond Compare Last Action: 4/30/2021 H Died in Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee Track This Bill
    H 1463 (er) Department of Economic Opportunity Commerce Committee Compare Last Action: 5/11/2021 Chapter No. 2021-25 Track This Bill
    H 1617 Public Emergencies and Assistance Jenne, Learned Compare Last Action: 4/30/2021 H Died in Pandemics & Public Emergencies Committee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 72 (Ch. 2021-1), SB 2518 (Ch. 2021-41) Track This Bill
    S 466 Reemployment Assistance Bracy Compare Last Action: 4/30/2021 S Died in Commerce and Tourism Track This Bill
    S 592 Reemployment Assistance Powell Compare Last Action: 4/30/2021 S Died in Commerce and Tourism Track This Bill
    S 644 Reemployment Assistance Taddeo Compare Last Action: 4/30/2021 S Died in Commerce and Tourism Track This Bill
    S 910 Unemployment Compensation Stewart Compare Last Action: 4/30/2021 S Died in Commerce and Tourism Track This Bill
    S 1948 (c2) Department of Economic Opportunity Bean Compare Last Action: 4/22/2021 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1463 (Ch. 2021-25) -SJ 581 Track This Bill
    S 1996 Unemployment Compensation Pizzo Compare Last Action: 4/30/2021 S Died in Commerce and Tourism Track This Bill

    Citations - Statutes (9)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    215.425 Extra compensation claims prohibited; bonuses; severance pay. Page 10 (pdf)
    443.036 Definitions. Page 2 (pdf)
    443.041 Waiver of rights; fees; privileged communications. Page 20 (pdf)
    443.091 Benefit eligibility conditions. Page 2 (pdf)
    443.092 Page 7 (pdf)
    443.111 Payment of benefits. Page 7 (pdf)
    443.1116 Short-time compensation. Page 21 (pdf)
    443.1216 Employment. Page 10 (pdf)
    443.131 Contributions. Page 17 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/SB 1906, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 4/18/2021 at 1:59 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Appropriations (Post-Meeting) 4/18/2021 (pdf)

    Related Bills (9)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 207 Reemployment Assistance Eskamani, Diamond Compare Last Action: 4/30/2021 H Died in Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee Track This Bill
    H 1463 (er) Department of Economic Opportunity Commerce Committee Compare Last Action: 5/11/2021 Chapter No. 2021-25 Track This Bill
    H 1617 Public Emergencies and Assistance Jenne, Learned Compare Last Action: 4/30/2021 H Died in Pandemics & Public Emergencies Committee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 72 (Ch. 2021-1), SB 2518 (Ch. 2021-41) Track This Bill
    S 466 Reemployment Assistance Bracy Compare Last Action: 4/30/2021 S Died in Commerce and Tourism Track This Bill
    S 592 Reemployment Assistance Powell Compare Last Action: 4/30/2021 S Died in Commerce and Tourism Track This Bill
    S 644 Reemployment Assistance Taddeo Compare Last Action: 4/30/2021 S Died in Commerce and Tourism Track This Bill
    S 910 Unemployment Compensation Stewart Compare Last Action: 4/30/2021 S Died in Commerce and Tourism Track This Bill
    S 1948 (c2) Department of Economic Opportunity Bean Compare Last Action: 4/22/2021 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1463 (Ch. 2021-25) -SJ 581 Track This Bill
    S 1996 Unemployment Compensation Pizzo Compare Last Action: 4/30/2021 S Died in Commerce and Tourism Track This Bill

    Floor Amendments (2)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    774412 - Amendment
    Delete lines 230 - 242 and insert:     		Brodeur 4/22/2021
    7:56 AM     		Senate: Replaced by Substitute Amendment
    4/22/2021     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 347936 - Substitute Amendment (774412)
    Delete lines 230 - 242 and insert:     		Brodeur 4/22/2021
    11:11 AM     		Senate: Adopted
    4/22/2021     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    4/22/2021 4:18 PM Senate 40 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (9)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    215.425 Extra compensation claims prohibited; bonuses; severance pay. Page 10 (pdf)
    443.036 Definitions. Page 2 (pdf)
    443.041 Waiver of rights; fees; privileged communications. Page 20 (pdf)
    443.091 Benefit eligibility conditions. Page 2 (pdf)
    443.092 Page 7 (pdf)
    443.111 Payment of benefits. Page 7 (pdf)
    443.1116 Short-time compensation. Page 21 (pdf)
    443.1216 Employment. Page 10 (pdf)
    443.131 Contributions. Page 17 (pdf)

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  • CS/SB 1906, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 3/30/2021 at 3:26 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Appropriations (Pre-Meeting) 4/13/2021 (pdf)

    Related Bills (9)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 207 Reemployment Assistance Eskamani, Diamond Compare Last Action: 4/30/2021 H Died in Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee Track This Bill
    H 1463 (c2) Department of Economic Opportunity Commerce Committee Compare Last Action: 5/11/2021 Chapter No. 2021-25 Track This Bill
    H 1617 Public Emergencies and Assistance Jenne, Learned Compare Last Action: 4/30/2021 H Died in Pandemics & Public Emergencies Committee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 72 (Ch. 2021-1), SB 2518 (Ch. 2021-41) Track This Bill
    S 466 Reemployment Assistance Bracy Compare Last Action: 4/30/2021 S Died in Commerce and Tourism Track This Bill
    S 592 Reemployment Assistance Powell Compare Last Action: 4/30/2021 S Died in Commerce and Tourism Track This Bill
    S 644 Reemployment Assistance Taddeo Compare Last Action: 4/30/2021 S Died in Commerce and Tourism Track This Bill
    S 910 Unemployment Compensation Stewart Compare Last Action: 4/30/2021 S Died in Commerce and Tourism Track This Bill
    S 1948 (c2) Department of Economic Opportunity Bean Compare Last Action: 4/22/2021 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1463 (Ch. 2021-25) -SJ 581 Track This Bill
    S 1996 Unemployment Compensation Pizzo Compare Last Action: 4/30/2021 S Died in Commerce and Tourism Track This Bill

    Committee Amendments (5)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    636278 - Amendment
    Delete lines 17 - 172 and insert:     		Appropriations
    (Farmer)     		4/14/2021
    9:17 AM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/17/2021     		Web Page
    PDF
    196634 - Amendment
    Delete lines 130 - 172 and insert:     		Appropriations
    (Brodeur)     		4/13/2021
    4:32 PM     		Replaced by Substitute Amendment
    4/17/2021     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 267314 - Amendment to Amendment (196634)
    Between lines 11 and 12 insert:     		Appropriations
    (Brodeur)     		4/14/2021
    4:06 PM     		Withdrawn
    4/14/2021     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 973418 - Substitute Amendment (196634)
    Delete lines 130 - 172 and insert:     		Appropriations
    (Brodeur)
    (Pizzo)
    (Powell)     		4/14/2021
    8:05 PM
    (Late Filed)     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/17/2021     		Web Page
    PDF
    609816 - Amendment
    Delete lines 137 - 152 and insert:     		Appropriations
    (Farmer)     		4/14/2021
    9:24 AM     		Unfavorable
    4/17/2021     		Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    4/15/2021 9:00 AM Appropriations View Vote Record

    Citations - Statutes (4)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    443.041 Waiver of rights; fees; privileged communications. Page 7 (pdf)
    443.091 Benefit eligibility conditions. Page 1 (pdf)
    443.111 Payment of benefits. Page 5 (pdf)
    443.1116 Short-time compensation. Page 7 (pdf)

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  • SB 1906, Original Filed Version Posted 2/26/2021 at 4:54 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Commerce and Tourism (Pre-Meeting) 3/26/2021 (pdf)
    Commerce and Tourism (Post-Meeting) 3/30/2021 (pdf)

    Related Bills (7)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 207 Reemployment Assistance Eskamani, Diamond Compare Last Action: 4/30/2021 H Died in Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee Track This Bill
    H 1617 Public Emergencies and Assistance Jenne, Learned Compare Last Action: 4/30/2021 H Died in Pandemics & Public Emergencies Committee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 72 (Ch. 2021-1), SB 2518 (Ch. 2021-41) Track This Bill
    S 466 Reemployment Assistance Bracy Compare Last Action: 4/30/2021 S Died in Commerce and Tourism Track This Bill
    S 592 Reemployment Assistance Powell Compare Last Action: 4/30/2021 S Died in Commerce and Tourism Track This Bill
    S 644 Reemployment Assistance Taddeo Compare Last Action: 4/30/2021 S Died in Commerce and Tourism Track This Bill
    S 910 Unemployment Compensation Stewart Compare Last Action: 4/30/2021 S Died in Commerce and Tourism Track This Bill
    S 1996 Unemployment Compensation Pizzo Compare Last Action: 4/30/2021 S Died in Commerce and Tourism Track This Bill

    Committee Amendments (6)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    565626 - Amendment
    Delete lines 15 - 66 and insert:     		Commerce and Tourism
    (Torres)     		3/26/2021
    3:12 PM     		Unfavorable
    3/30/2021     		Web Page
    PDF
    810712 - Amendment
    Delete lines 15 - 17 and insert:     		Commerce and Tourism
    (Brodeur)     		3/26/2021
    3:15 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    3/30/2021     		Web Page
    PDF
    608332 - Amendment
    Delete lines 15 - 17 and insert:     		Commerce and Tourism
    (Powell)     		3/26/2021
    3:22 PM     		Unfavorable
    3/30/2021     		Web Page
    PDF
    238872 - Amendment
    Before line 15 insert:     		Commerce and Tourism
    (Powell)     		3/26/2021
    3:22 PM     		Unfavorable
    3/30/2021     		Web Page
    PDF
    321614 - Amendment
    Delete lines 15 - 17 and insert:     		Commerce and Tourism
    (Powell)     		3/26/2021
    3:22 PM     		Withdrawn
    3/30/2021     		Web Page
    PDF
    774460 - Amendment
    Delete lines 15 - 37 and insert:     		Commerce and Tourism
    (Powell)     		3/26/2021
    3:23 PM     		Unfavorable
    3/30/2021     		Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    3/29/2021 3:30 PM Commerce and Tourism 9 Yeas - 1 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (3)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    443.041 Waiver of rights; fees; privileged communications. Page 2 (pdf)
    443.111 Payment of benefits. Page 1 (pdf)
    443.1116 Short-time compensation. Page 2 (pdf)

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