2005 Senate Bill 173

Restrict “SUTA dumping”

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 3, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Michelle McManus (R-35)

To establish that if a company transfers or acquires a business or a portion of one to or from another firm, yet there is substantially common ownership, management, or control of the two business, then the unemployment tax rate of the transferring firm also applies to the receiving company. This bill establishes a specific definition for “transfer of business.” See Senate Bill 171, which prohibits and defines "SUTA dumping".

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor

Feb. 17, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 23, 2005

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 23, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Employment Relations, Training, and Safety