Bill Text: MI SR0218 | 2009-2010 | 95th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to provide an extension of unemployment benefits and to urge Governor-elect Snyder to support this request.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2010-12-29 - Referred To Committee On Government Operations [SR0218 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2009-SR0218-Introduced.html
Senators Prusi, Brater, Thomas, Clark-Coleman, Olshove, Anderson, Hunter, Switalski, Jacobs, Basham, Whitmer, Scott, Gleason and Barcia offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 218.
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to provide an extension of unemployment benefits and to urge Governor-elect Snyder to support this request.
Whereas, With the scheduled expiration of federal unemployment benefits at the end of November, 4 million Americans, including more than 180,000 people in Michigan, are at risk of being put in even greater peril. With the loss of these critically important benefits for those who are experiencing an extended period of joblessness, the families impacted will find themselves in even worse circumstances; and
Whereas, As national debates center on stimulating the economy, possible tax cut extensions, and various strategies to help America emerge from the Great Recession, it is important to remember that money used to fund unemployment benefits is directly channeled into the economy. Families struggling to feed their children and meet basic needs cannot divert this money to long-term investment, but use it to meet immediate and essential needs. Ignoring this opportunity to help working families also undermines the confidence that is so important to our nation's future; and
Whereas, For any matter as significant as helping struggling families meet their basic needs as Michigan grapples with a prolonged period of job losses, it is imperative that the state's leaders work together. Our state's newly elected officers can send a strong message to Washington that these workers displaced from their jobs remain a key part of our common future; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to provide an extension of unemployment benefits and to urge Governor-elect Snyder to support this request; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Governor-elect Snyder, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
