2008 House Bill 6426 / Public Act 479

Revise unemployment benefits for military spouses

Introduced in the House

Sept. 10, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Gino Polidori (D-15)

To not charge to an employer’s account unemployment insurance benefits granted to a worker who leaves a job to move on account of his or her spouse being called to active military duty. Under Michigan’s mandatory unemployment insurance law employers pay premiums based on their layoff experience.

Referred to the Committee on Labor

Dec. 2, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 3, 2008

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 107 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 4, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

Dec. 18, 2008

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To not charge to an employer’s account unemployment insurance benefits granted to a worker who leaves a job to move on account of his or her spouse being called to active military duty. Under Michigan’s mandatory unemployment insurance law employers pay premiums based on their layoff experience.

Dec. 19, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008