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WA SB5540

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Hasegawa

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals RCW 50.20.095, which currently disqualifies students attending school or institutions of higher education from receiving unemployment insurance benefits

  • Removes the barrier that prevents students from collecting unemployment benefits while enrolled in educational programs

  • Sponsored by Senator Hasegawa during the 2025 Regular Session of the 69th Washington State Legislature

Legislative Description

Concerning students' eligibility to receive unemployment insurance benefits.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/18/2025
Labor & Commerce1/28/2025

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