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Introduced
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Bill Summary
AN ACT amending section 23-779, arizona revised statutes; relating to employment security.
AI Summary
This bill, by amending section 23-779 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, proposes to increase the maximum weekly unemployment benefit amount from $320 to $500 for individuals whose base period wages would otherwise qualify them for more than that amount. It also adjusts the amount of wages an individual can earn in a week while still receiving unemployment benefits, increasing it from $30 to $160. This change aims to provide greater financial support to unemployed individuals in Arizona.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (8)
Mariana Sandoval (D)*,
Patty Contreras (D),
Quantá Crews (D),
Brian Garcia (D),
Analise Ortiz (D),
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton (D),
Priya Sundareshan (D),
Betty Villegas (D),
Last Action
House read second time (on 01/27/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84692 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/hb2847p.htm |
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