An Act waiving the requirement for on call fire fighters to disclose stipends as income
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to remove the requirement for on-call firefighters to disclose their stipends as income when applying for unemployment compensation. Currently, these stipends are considered income, which can affect eligibility for benefits. The bill proposes a waiver of this disclosure requirement, aiming to simplify the process for these firefighters. It is intended to clarify how on-call firefighters are treated under unemployment compensation laws.
Key provisions
- Waives the requirement for on-call firefighters to disclose stipends.
- Applies to stipends paid to on-call firefighters.
- Relates to unemployment compensation eligibility.
- Addresses income disclosure requirements for this specific group.
Who is affected
- On-call firefighters
- Unemployment compensation applicants
- Labor and Workforce Development agencies
Notable changes
- Changes the current rule regarding income disclosure for on-call firefighters.
- Creates an exception to the standard income disclosure rules.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Donald R. Berthiaume Jr.
Cosponsors
Donald R. Berthiaume Jr.
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