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Introduced
02/06/2024
02/06/2024
In Committee
02/07/2024
02/07/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW; AMENDING SECTION 72-1367, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to revise the benefit formula provisions for unemployment insurance in Idaho. The key changes include:
1. Reducing the maximum number of weeks of unemployment benefits from a sliding scale of 10 to 26 weeks based on the unemployment rate, to a fixed 10 or 14 weeks based on the individual's ratio of total base period earnings to highest quarter earnings.
2. Allowing an additional 6 weeks of benefits for eligible individuals whose former employer certifies they anticipate the individual returning to work with the firm within 20 weeks.
3. Retaining provisions related to the weekly benefit amount calculation, deductions for part-time work earnings, and rounding of benefit amounts.
The bill will take effect on January 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Commerce and Human Resources Committee (House)
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Commerce & Human Resources (on 02/07/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/H0480/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/H0480.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/H0480SOP.pdf |
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