FINAL BILL REPORT

SB 6099

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Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description: Making an appropriation for the payment of expenses related to the implementation of 2ESB 6097.

Sponsors: Senator Honeyford; by request of Governor Locke.

Background: Federal Reed Act funds may be used for unemployment insurance programs and for the administration of public employment offices. Reed Act funds must be authorized by a specific state appropriation.

The Legislature passed 2ESB 6079 in 2003. 2ESB 6079 changes provisions in Washington law regarding unemployment insurance taxes and benefits.

Summary: $11.5 million is appropriated from Reed Act funding credited to Washington in the unemployment trust fund to implement the provisions of 2ESB 6097 regarding unemployment insurance.

Votes on Final Passage:

Second Special Session

Senate       31   7

House       68  22

Effective: September 10, 2003