2009 House Bill 4785

Expand unemployment benefits to get “stimulus” money

Introduced in the House

April 2, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Richard Hammel (D-48)

To grant extended unemployment benefits to unemployed individuals who exhaust regular benefits and are enrolled in a government job training program. House Bill 4786 would extend benefits to individuals who are seeking only part-time work. Enactment of these provisions would enable the state to receive $138.9 million in one-time federal “stimulus” money, but it potentially would impose an annual unemployment assessment (tax) increase of $69.7 million on Michigan employers.

Referred to the Committee on Labor

May 6, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 68 to 39 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 7, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

June 24, 2009

Motion by Sen. Samuel B. Thomas (D-4)

To discharge the Committee on Commerce and Tourism from further consideration of the bill and move it directly to the House floor for immediate consideration and debate.

The motion failed 15 to 20 (details)

Motion

The motion failed 15 to 20 (details)