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2001 Senate Bill 5189
Introduced by Sen. Betti Sheldon (D) on January 15, 2001
To provide additional unemployment insurance benefits for victims of domestic violence or stalking. This bill considers the individual's need to address physical, psychological, legal, and other effects of domestic violence or stalking. The bill explicitly allows an individual who voluntarily leaves work for certain domestic circumstances to receive unemployment benefits. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Labor, Commerce & Financial Institutions Committee on January 15, 2001
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 12, 2001
Received in the House on March 9, 2001
Referred to the House Commerce & Labor Committee on March 9, 2001