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MI HB5092

MI HB5092
Employment security: administration; plain language; require the unemployment agency to use in communications and determinations. Amends secs. 2 & 32b of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.2 & 421.32b) & adds sec. 32e.


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Introduced
06/22/2021
In Committee
07/15/2021
Crossed Over
06/30/2021
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

101st Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," by amending sections 2 and 32b (MCL 421.2 and 421.32b), section 2 as amended by 2011 PA 268 and section 32b as amended by 2011 PA 269, and by adding section 32e.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Michigan Employment Security Act to require the Unemployment Agency to use plain language in all communications and determinations related to employer taxes/charges and individual benefits. It defines "plain language" as clear, concise language based on a fourth-grade reading level. The bill also requires the Agency to include specific information in determination and redetermination notifications, such as the reason for the decision, appeal rights, and a summary of related prior determinations. Additionally, the bill requires the Agency to provide a clear and concise statement of the reason for any denial, modification, or cessation of benefits, including the supporting facts and legal basis.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (60)

Abraham Aiyash (D)* Sarah Anthony (D)* Bob Bezotte (R)* Kyra Bolden (D)* Felicia Brabec (D)* Tommy Brann (R)* Kelly Breen (D)* Sara Cambensy (D)* Darrin Camilleri (D)* Brenda Carter (D)* Tyrone Carter (D)* Mary Cavanagh (D)* John Cherry (D)* Cara Clemente (D)* Kevin Coleman (D)* John Damoose (R)* Gary Eisen (R)* Jim Ellison (D)* Alex Garza (D)* Beth Griffin (R)* Jim Haadsma (D)* Abdullah Hammoud (D)* Kevin Hertel (D)* Rachel Hood (D)* Kara Hope (D)* Pamela Hornberger (R)* Cynthia Johnson (D)* Jewell Jones (D)* Matt Koleszar (D)* Padma Kuppa (D)* Donna Lasinski (D)* Tullio Liberati (D)* Mari Manoogian (D)* Steve Marino (R)* David Martin (R)* Luke Meerman (R)* Christine Morse (D)* Mike Mueller (R)* Cynthia Neeley (D)* Amos O'Neal (D)* Pat Outman (R)* Ronnie Peterson (D)* Laurie Pohutsky (D)* Yousef Rabhi (D)* Julie Rogers (D)* Terry Sabo (D)* Helena Scott (D)* Nate Shannon (D)* Tim Sneller (D)* William Sowerby (D)* Samantha Steckloff (D)* Lori Stone (D)* Shri Thanedar (D)* Regina Weiss (D)* Jason Wentworth (R)* Angela Witwer (D)* Doug Wozniak (R)* Tenisha Yancey (D)* Jeff Yaroch (R)* Stephanie Young (D)*

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Economic And Small Business Development (on 07/15/2021)

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