HB 1283 Summary

• Amends unemployment compensation law by adding definitions for "community service" (volunteer programs operated by one-stop career centers) and "reemployment services" (job search assistance, skills assessment, career guidance, and training referrals).

• Requires unemployed individuals to participate in community service programs administered by one-stop career centers for claims where the 12th week of regular benefits falls after July 2, 2011, with an exception allowing eligible individuals to receive benefits while participating in such programs.

• Conforms cross-references throughout the statute to reflect renumbering of definition subsections in section 443.036, specifically updating references from subsection (42) to subsection (44) and from subsection (43) to subsection (45).

• Makes technical corrections to language throughout the statute, including changes to pronouns (from "which" to "who"), articles, and minor grammatical improvements for clarity and consistency.

• Takes effect July 1, 2011.