HB1544 - Allows the state to continue to receive extended federal unemployment benefit funds and extends participation in the shared work plan

HB 1544

Allows the state to continue to receive extended federal unemployment benefit funds and extends participation in the shared work plan

Sponsor:	Pearce
LR Number:	4246S.04T	Fiscal Note:	4246-04T.ORG
Committee:	Small Business, Insurance and Industry
Last Action:	3/4/2010 - Signed by Governor	Journal Page:	H467
Title:	SCS HCS HB 1544	Calendar Position:
Effective Date:	Emergency Clause
House Handler:	Fisher

List of 2010 Senate Bills

Current Bill Summary

SCS/HCS/HB 1544 - This act would allow the state to continue to receive extended federal unemployment benefit funds until the week ending 4 weeks before the last week of unemployment for which one hundred percent federal sharing is available under federal law or March 3, 2011, whichever occurs first.

Individuals are allowed to participate in the shared work program for 52 weeks instead of the current cap of 26 weeks during the 12-month period of the shared work plan.

This act contains an emergency clause.

CHRIS HOGERTY