A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 27 (MCL 421.27), as amended by 2020 PA 258.
House Bill No. 5827 aims to amend the Michigan Employment Security Act, specifically focusing on unemployment benefits. Key changes include:
Benefit Calculation: Benefits will now be based on an individual's highest wages in a calendar quarter, with a maximum weekly benefit rate of $362 for claims filed after April 26, 2002. Starting January 1, 2025, the state average weekly wage calculation will be updated annually.
Dependent Adjustment: The bill defines dependents and adjusts weekly benefit rates accordingly, with specific criteria for various family members.
Duration and Amount of Benefits: The maximum duration of benefits is extended from 20 to 26 weeks for claims filed on or after January 15, 2025. It also outlines adjustments in benefits for individuals receiving retirement benefits, based on the employer's contribution to the retirement benefit.
Vocational Training: Provisions are included for individuals pursuing vocational training, allowing for extended benefits under certain conditions.
Funding: The extension of benefits for claims between January 1, 2021, and April 1, 2021, requires a $220 million appropriation, with a preference for using federal funds before state funds.
Impact on Stakeholders: The bill affects unemployed individuals, employers, and educational institutions by providing a structured support system for the unemployed, adjusting employer financial responsibilities, and addressing unemployment benefits during academic breaks.
Implementation Timeline: The bill will take effect 90 days after enactment, setting a clear timeline for these changes.
Introduced
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Substitute H-1 offered
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The substitute passed by voice vote
1. Amend page 26, following line 17, by inserting “Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4369 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law”.
The amendment failed by voice vote
1. Amend page 26, following line 17, by inserting “Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4370 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law”.
The amendment failed by voice vote
1. Amend page 26, following line 17, by inserting “Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4371 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law”.
The amendment failed by voice vote
1. Amend page 26, following line 17, by inserting “Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4372 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law”.
The amendment failed by voice vote
1. Amend page 26, following line 17, by inserting “Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4373 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law”.
The amendment failed by voice vote
1. Amend page 26, following line 17, by inserting “Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4374 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law”.
The amendment failed by voice vote
1. Amend page 26, following line 17, by inserting “Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 5859 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law”.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 56 to 54 (details)
Motion to give immediate effect
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The motion prevailed by voice vote
Referred to the Committee on Labor
