2008 House Bill 6427 / Public Act 480

Provide unemployment benefits to certain military spouses

Introduced in the House

Sept. 10, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Fred Miller (D-31)

To allow a full-time armed forces member’s spouse who quits a job due to military duty reassignment to still qualify for unemployment benefits. Ordinarily, if a person quits a job he or she is not eligible for unemployment benefits.

Referred to the Committee on Labor

Dec. 2, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 3, 2008

Passed in the House 106 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 allow a full-time armed forces member’s spouse who quits a job due to military duty reassignment to still qualify for unemployment benefits. Ordinarily, if a person quits a job he or she is not eligible for unemployment benefits.

Dec. 19, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008