MI SB0733

Increases the dependent supplement from $6.00 to $20.00 per week for each dependent claimed by an individual filing for unemployment benefits, up to a maximum of 5 dependents.

Changes the effective date reference from "conversion date prescribed in section 75" to "October 1, 2000" for benefit years beginning on or after that date.

Modifies the definition of dependent to apply to benefit years beginning on or after October 1, 2000, with dependency status established at the beginning of the benefit year remaining in effect for the entire year.

Updates statutory cross-references to federal law to use clearer citation format (e.g., "26 USC 3401 to 3406" instead of "chapter 24 of subtitle C of the internal revenue code of 1986").

Establishes procedures for determining dependent status and includes penalties for fraudulent dependent claims under existing sections 54 and 54c.