H 2067
An Act waiving the requirement for on call fire fighters to disclose stipends as income
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to change how unemployment compensation is calculated by removing the requirement for on-call firefighters to disclose stipends they receive as income. Currently, these stipends are considered earnings, which can reduce the amount of unemployment benefits a firefighter may receive. The bill aims to simplify the process for these firefighters and ensure they receive appropriate benefits.
Key provisions
- Waives the requirement for on-call firefighters to report stipends as income.
- Specifically addresses stipends received for providing on-call firefighting services.
- Applies to unemployment compensation calculations.
- Does not affect other forms of firefighter compensation.
- Aligns with similar legislation previously considered.
- Addresses concerns regarding the impact of stipends on unemployment benefit eligibility.
Who is affected
- On-call firefighters
- Unemployment compensation recipients
- Labor and Workforce Development agencies
Notable changes
- Changes the calculation of unemployment benefits for on-call firefighters.
- Removes a reporting requirement related to stipends.
- Addresses a potential disparity in benefit eligibility compared to full-time firefighters.
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Donald R. Berthiaume
Cosponsors
Jr. Donald R. Berthiaume
Kelly W. Pease
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Bill H.2067 194th (Current)
An Act waiving the requirement for on call fire fighters to disclose stipends as income
By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2067) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. relative to waiving the requirement for on call fire fighters to disclose stipends as income for unemployment compensation. Labor and Workforce Development.
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Presenter: Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr.
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2067
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/12/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/20/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| 11/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/20/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 2/17/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5361 |
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