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SB 622

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

SLB

Sponsors

Sen Bonham, Sen Smith DB

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

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Legislative Timeline

bill actionJun 27, 2025

Senate: In committee upon adjournment.

testimonyFeb 18, 2025

Senate: Public Hearing held.

testimonyFeb 13, 2025

Senate: Public Hearing Cancelled.

bill actionJan 17, 2025

Senate: Referred to Labor and Business.

bill actionJan 13, 2025

Senate: Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

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