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HB 3142

Exempts employers of noncitizens in agricultural labor who are not eligible for unemployment insurance benefits from liability for contributions related to that labor.

Official Summary

Digest: The Act would make it so that employers do not have to pay unemployment taxes on the wages of noncitizens who work here on H-2A visas. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.0). Exempts employers of noncitizens in agricultural labor who are not eligible for unemployment insurance benefits from liability for contributions related to that labor. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Committee

HLWS

Sponsors

Rep Breese-Iverson, Rep Levy B

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

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Legislative Timeline

bill actionJun 27, 2025

House: In committee upon adjournment.

testimonyFeb 12, 2025

House: Public Hearing held.

bill actionJan 17, 2025

House: Referred to Labor and Workplace Standards.

bill actionJan 13, 2025

House: First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Story Thread

4 events tracked · Jan 13 Jun 27, 2025

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