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MI SR0060
Resolution
AI Summary
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Calls on Congress to remove requirements that states make permanent changes to unemployment insurance laws as a condition for receiving one-time federal unemployment modernization funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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Requests the Governor seek a federal waiver for Michigan from these requirements, citing concerns that permanent statutory changes could cost tens of millions of dollars annually and become unfunded mandates within one to two years.
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Notes Michigan's unemployment system is already bankrupt with over $2 billion owed to the federal government, and additional permanent costs would further strain the system and its ability to serve currently eligible workers.
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Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the President of the U.S. Senate, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Michigan's congressional delegation, and the Governor's office.
Legislative Description
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to remove the requirement that states make permanent changes to their 100 percent employer-financed unemployment insurance laws to expand unemployment benefits to individuals who are not currently eligible in order to qualify for the state’s portion of one-time unemployment benefit funding and to urge the Governor to use her influence in the current administration to secure a waiver for Michigan from these requirements.
Unemployment Benefit Funding
Last Action
Roll Call # 360 Yeas 35 Nays 0 Excused 1 Not Voting 1
6/25/2009