HI HB169

Adds a new temporary "state 'on' indicator" based on total unemployment rate (seasonally adjusted) of 6.5% or higher for weeks of unemployment beginning after January 1, 2011, through the week ending four weeks prior to the last week of federal sharing under Public Law 111-5.

Modifies the total extended benefit amount calculation to be the lesser of 50% of regular benefits or 13 times the weekly benefit amount, with higher thresholds (80% or 20 times weekly benefit) during high unemployment periods when the rate reaches 8%.

Defines "high unemployment period" as any period when extended benefits would trigger if the unemployment threshold were 8% instead of 6.5%.

Appropriates an unspecified amount from general revenues for fiscal year 2011-2012 to establish an automated extended benefit claims system.

Effective date of July 1, 2050.