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MI SB0401

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/25/2009

Primary Sponsor

Tupac Hunter

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Origin

Senate

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Modifies Michigan's unemployment compensation fund structure by amending the Michigan Employment Security Act to clarify credits and charges to the nonchargeable benefits account.

  • Credits the nonchargeable benefits account with net earnings on fund investments, employer positive balances upon separation from the act, federal advances under Social Security Act sections 903 and 1201, and recovered overpaid benefits.

  • Charges the nonchargeable benefits account with employer negative balances upon separation, training benefits not reimbursable by federal government, federal repayment obligations, and certain improperly paid benefits.

  • Authorizes appropriation from the nonchargeable benefits account to the state labor bureau for administrative purposes related to unemployment compensation when federal grants are unavailable or insufficient, with a 2-year expiration and carryover of unused balances.

  • Replaces outdated language throughout the section, changing "which" to "that" and "U.S.C." to "USC" for consistency.

Legislative Description

Employment security; benefits; nonchargeable benefits; modify. Amends sec. 17 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.17).

Employment security, benefits

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Labor

3/25/2009

Committee Referrals

Labor3/25/2009
Commerce & Tourism3/19/2009

Full Bill Text

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