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• Introduced by Rep. Steve Conway, (D-Tacoma) (D) on February 2, 2009, details unemployment benefits, effective durations, funds available for alternative training programs and variations of benefits based on professional background and eligibility of recipient. Directs the employment security department to provide reports that include demographic analysis, employment and wage history of participants,among other details of the program.
  • Referred to the House Commerce & Labor Committee on February 2, 2009.
    • Substitute offered in the House on February 4, 2009, to clarify tht the additional $45 is not considered when calculating the flat social cost factor rate. The changes making additional individuals eligible for training benefits apply to claims with an effective date on or after September 7, 2009 (instead of July 5, 2009). An application date is inserted in place of an expiration date. The effective date of the act is April 5, 2009 (instead of multiple dates). The substitute passed in the House by voice vote on February 4, 2009.
    • Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 4, 2009.
      • Amendment offered by Rep. Tim Probst, (D) (D) on February 6, 2009, to expand eligibility for the training benefits program to include individuals who recently served or are currently serving in the Washington National Guard. The amendment passed in the House by voice vote on February 6, 2009.
• Passed in the House (91 to 2) on February 6, 2009. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Received in the Senate on February 9, 2009.
  • Referred to the Senate Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection Committee on February 9, 2009.
    • Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 11, 2009.
      • Amendment offered by Sen. Mike Hewitt, (R-Walla Walla) (R) on February 11, 2009, to socialize the temporary increase in the minimum benefit amount that is payable weekly, so that the increase will not count against an employers experience rating. The amendment passed in the Senate by voice vote on February 11, 2009.
• Passed in the Senate (43 to 4) on February 12, 2009. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Received in the House on February 13, 2009. Passed in the House (93 to 2) on February 13, 2009. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on February 16, 2009.