House Sponsors: HOFFMAN. Short description: UNEMPLOYMENT INS-COUNSEL FEES Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Unemployment Insurance Act. Repeals language providing: (i) that no fee may be charged a claimant in a proceeding under the Act by the Director of Employment Security or his or her representatives, or by the referees or Board of Review, or by any court or court clerk except as otherwise authorized; (ii) that an individual claiming benefits in a proceeding under the Act may be represented by counsel or an authorized agent but no counsel or agent may charge or receive more than an amount approved by the Board of Review or the Director; and (iii) that specified violations of those provisions constitute a Class A misdemeanor. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status