Bill > HB2592

This bill amends Section 23-780 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, which relates to the duration and amount of unemployment benefits. The key provisions are as follows: 1. The maximum number of weeks an individual can receive unemployment benefits is reduced from 26 to 12 weeks if the unemployment rate in the prior calendar quarter is 5% or less. 2. The maximum number of weeks is increased from 24 to 14 weeks if the unemployment rate in the prior calendar quarter is more than 5% but not more than 5.5%. 3. Additional tiers are added, increasing the maximum number of weeks up to 26 weeks if the unemployment rate in the prior calendar quarter is more than 8%. 4. The definition of "unemployment rate in the prior calendar quarter" is provided, referencing the average of the seasonally adjusted unemployment rates for the three months of the most recently published calendar year quarter. The overall purpose of the bill is to adjust the duration and amount of unemployment benefits based on the current unemployment rate in the state.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/80461