HB4805Introduced in the House
UNEMPLOYMENT INS-PREFILE CLAIM
Introduced by Gregg Johnson, District 72
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Unemployment Insurance Act. Provides that, if an employer employing 75 or more employees in the State conducts a layoff, furlough, or temporary shutdown resulting in the separation of one or more employees, the employer shall submit required claim-initiation information to the Department of Employment Security on behalf of each affected employee. Provides that the Department shall provide written or electronic confirmation to the affected employee that the claim-initiation information has been submitted on their behalf by the employer. Sets forth additional requirements. Provides for civil penalties for a violation of the provision.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
April 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Labor & Commerce Committee · March 26, 2026
18
Yes
10
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
28 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Kelly Cassidy | 14 | Yes |
| Kevin Olickal | 16 | Yes |
| Bradley Stephens | 20 | No |
| Edgar Gonzalez | 23 | Yes |
| Theresa Mah | 24 | Yes |
| Curtis Tarver | 25 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Gregg Johnson
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 018-010-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Fiscal Note Filed
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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