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MI HB5294
MI HB5294Employment 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
11/02/2023
11/02/2023
In Committee
11/02/2023
11/02/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
102nd 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/reimbursements and individual benefits. The bill defines "plain language" as clear, concise language based on a fourth-grade reading level. It also requires the Agency to provide a secure website for employers to confirm receipt of protests/appeals, consolidate all determinations and redeterminations related to an issue, and include clear reasons, appeal rights, and a summary of related decisions in notifications about benefit denials, modifications, or cessations.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (9)
Lori Stone (D)*,
Felicia Brabec (D),
Julie Brixie (D),
Rachel Hood (D),
Sharon MacDonell (D),
Donavan McKinney (D),
Natalie Price (D),
Carrie Rheingans (D),
Jimmie Wilson (D),
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 11/02/2023 (on 11/02/2023)
Bill Topics
Labor and Employment
- ‐ Employee Benefits
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2023-HB-5294 | 11/02/2023 |
| BillText | http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billintroduced/House/htm/2023-HIB-5294.htm | 11/02/2023 |
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