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House 1787 - Petition of James H. Fagan for legislation to include employees of churches and other religious organizations under the laws governing unemployment compensation.

Bill Status

  • Session: 185th General Court
  • Bill Status: 04/07/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4652

Sponsor:

  • James H. Fagan

All Bill Actions

  • 01/11/07 H Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development
  • 01/11/07 S Senate concurred
  • Public Hearing date May 2 pm at 2:00 in Room B-2
  • 04/07/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4652

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