On Jul. 1, CAL LEG passed bill expanding venue unemployment cases.
CAL LEG passed AB-2227 regarding venue in unemployment insurance violation cases.
Amends CAL LEG 1-1-10-2124 of Unemployment Insurance Code to add that venue is proper in any county where money or property from the offenses was obtained.
Provisions deleted the requirement that the trial be held in the County of Sacramento if the defendant has no residence or principal place of business in this State.
Legislative History
On Feb. 7, 2024, bill introduced in Assembly; on Apr. 25, 2024, bill passed Assembly.
On Apr. 25, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on Jun. 20, 2024, bill passed Senate.
On Jul. 1, 2024, bill enrolled and presented to the governor for approval.
Effectiveness
Upon approval, bill will go into effect Jan. 1 of the year following the bill's enactment.
Jul. 15, 2024 CAL LEG Governor Approval
On Jul. 15, 2024, CAL LEG governor approved bill AB-2227 and assigned Chapter 101.
