Bills › 89th General Assembly
Relating to temporary, seasonal layoffs that may waive or alter work search requirements for unemployment benefits
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 16, 2022
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 23, 2022
- Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: House committee
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2022 session adjourned on May 24, 2022, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Currently, only people working on highway construction or repairs can skip certain work search rules during a short-term layoff. This bill would expand that rule to include any job that is affected by the weather. This change would allow more seasonal workers to qualify for these specific unemployment benefits.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to temporary, seasonal layoffs that may waive or alter work search requirements for unemployment benefits. The bill changes the term “short-term temporary layoff” to “short-term seasonal temporary layoff”. The bill allows any work which is affected by weather conditions to qualify as a short-term seasonal temporary layoff. Under current law, only work related to highway construction, repair, or maintenance can qualify as a short-term seasonal temporary layoff.
Senate subcommittee
Named February 23, 2022. It hasn’t reported yet.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part