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AR SB730
Bill
Status
10/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Trent Garner
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 11-10-513(b) to add vaccine refusal as an exception to disqualification for unemployment benefits when an individual voluntarily leaves work due to refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or its variants.
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Amends Arkansas Code § 11-10-514 to add a new subsection (d) providing that individuals terminated solely due to refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or its variants shall not be disqualified from unemployment benefits for discharge based on misconduct.
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Declares an emergency finding that Arkansas employees are being terminated solely for vaccine refusal, leaving them without income to support themselves and their families, requiring immediate action to protect employees from vaccination mandates.
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Establishes the act becomes effective upon: (1) Governor approval, (2) expiration of Governor's veto period if neither approved nor vetoed, or (3) date the last house overrides a gubernatorial veto.
Legislative Description
To Amend The Division Of Workforce Services Law To Authorize Unemployment Benefits For An Individual Who Is Terminated Solely Due To A Refusal To Be Vaccinated Against Coronavirus 2019 (covid-19); And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Died in House ruled not germane to the Governor's call.
10/20/2021