Bill > HB1767

This bill modifies the state's unemployment compensation law by establishing a new default maximum duration of unemployment benefits at 20 weeks, with a dynamic adjustment mechanism that automatically increases to 26 weeks during periods of high unemployment. Specifically, if statewide weekly unemployment claims exceed 4,000 for three consecutive weeks, the maximum benefit duration will automatically extend to 26 weeks starting the following week. Conversely, if claims drop back to 4,000 or fewer per week for three consecutive weeks, the benefit duration will revert to 20 weeks. The bill also requires the Department of Employment Security to actively monitor weekly unemployment claim filings, notify the public of any changes to the maximum benefit weeks, and update all public informational resources accordingly. The legislation is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, and while a complete fiscal impact assessment is pending, it represents a flexible approach to managing unemployment benefits that can respond to changing economic conditions.

Labor and Employment

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