HB 1337 (2022)
Vary maximum weeks of unemployment based on unemployment rate
Summary:
Sets the duration of unemployment benefits based on the state's average unemployment rate. If the state's average unemployment rate is at or below 5%, this bill sets 12 weeks of unemployment benefits. The bill adds one additional week for each 0.5% increment in the state's average unemployment rate, up to a maximum of 20 weeks.
The House amended the bill. Under the amended bill, if the state's average unemployment rate is at or below 3%, this bill sets 16 weeks of unemployment benefits. The bill adds one additional week for each 0.5% increment in the state's average unemployment rate, up to a maximum of 26 weeks.
Bill Became Law?:
No
Status:
Status Detail:
Killed in the Senate
Public Hearing Date:
04/06/2022 10:00 am
Public Hearing Location:
SH Room 103
House Voting Date:
03/15/2022
Senate Voting Date:
04/14/2022
