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IN HB1228

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/11/2010

Primary Sponsor

Joe Pearson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts veterans and National Guard members from unemployment benefit requirements to register for work and report availability for work for 6 weeks after discharge or postdeployment
  • The 6-week exemption period begins only after the individual has served the standard 1-week waiting period for unemployment compensation benefits
  • Exempted individuals are not required to make efforts to secure full-time work or participate in reemployment services during the 6-week period
  • Failure to apply for or accept suitable work cannot disqualify an individual from benefits if they are within the post-military exemption period
  • Effective date: July 1, 2010

Legislative Description

Unemployment benefits after military service.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety

1/11/2010

Full Bill Text

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