HB 1229 – Unemployment Program/ ABAWD Time Waivers

Primary Sponsors: Rep. Julia Howard (R-Davie), Rep. Michael Wray (D-Northampton), Rep. Jason Saine (R-Lincoln)

Summary

This bill appropriates $2 million to the Division of Employment Security to strengthen unemployment insurance program during COVID-19.

The bill also allows DHHS to seek a temporary waiver from the US Department of Agriculture for time limits established by federal law for able bodied adults with out dependents participating in the Food and Nutrition Services program.

History

  • Filed 5/27/2020
  • Passed Committee Substitute – House Appropriations Committee 6/3/2020
  • Calendared for the House floor for 6/6/2020