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FL S0466

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Randolph Bracy

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum weekly reemployment assistance (unemployment) benefit amount from $275 to $400
  • Raises the maximum yearly benefit cap from $6,325 to $10,400, calculated as 25 percent of total base period wages
  • Sets the duration of benefits at a flat 26 weeks, eliminating the existing sliding scale that tied benefit duration to the state's average unemployment rate (previously ranging from 12 weeks at 5% or below unemployment to a maximum of 23 weeks at 10.5% or above)
  • Reenacts related statutes on attorney fees and short-time compensation to incorporate the amended benefit provisions
  • Effective date of July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Reemployment Assistance

Last Action

Died in Commerce and Tourism

4/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Commerce And Tourism1/15/2021

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