HB 4 - Amends the Length of State Unemployment Benefits Based on State Unemployment Rates - Kentucky Key Vote
Damon Thayer voted Yea (Override of Veto) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Senate Veto Override Passed
- March 21, 2022
- House Veto Override Passed
- March 21, 2022
- Executive Vetoed
- March 18, 2022
- Senate Bill Passed
- March 3, 2022
- House Bill Passed
- Feb. 10, 2022
- Introduced
- Feb. 2, 2022
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Title: Amends the Length of State Unemployment Benefits Based on State Unemployment Rates
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to override the governors veto and pass a bill that amends the length of state unemployment benefits based on state unemployment rates.
Highlights:
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Establishes criteria for offers of employment (Sec. 2).
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Reduces employers’ contribution rate timeframe from twelve quarters to four (Sec. 3).
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Expands requirements for claimants seeking unemployment benefits (Sec. 5).
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Requires said claimants engage in certain work/job search activities (Sec. 5).
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Specifies job training requirements for claimants (Sec. 5).
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Authorizes Education and Workforce Development Cabinet to conduct randomized weekly audits of claimants (Sec. 5).
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Authorizes longer benefits duration during times of higher unemployment in Commonwealth, maximum of 24 weeks (Sec. 7).
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Authorizes employers to notify Secretary of Cabinet of claimants declining work offers (Sec. 8).
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Requires Secretary-approved shared work compensation plans from employers wishing to participate in sharked work programs (Sec. 12).
Title: Amends the Length of State Unemployment Benefits Based on State Unemployment Rates
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NOTE: A SIMPLE MAJORITY IS REQUIRED TO OVERRIDE A GOVERNOR'S VETO.
Title: Amends the Length of State Unemployment Benefits Based on State Unemployment Rates
Vetoed by Governor Andy Beshear
Title: Amends the Length of State Unemployment Benefits Based on State Unemployment Rates
Title: Amends the Length of State Unemployment Benefits Based on State Unemployment Rates
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that amends the length of state unemployment benefits based on the states unemployment rate.
Highlights:
-
Establishes criteria for offers of employment (Sec. 2).
-
Reduces employers’ contribution rate timeframe from twelve quarters to four (Sec. 3).
-
Expands requirements for claimants seeking unemployment benefits (Sec. 5).
-
Requires said claimants engage in certain work/job search activities (Sec. 5).
-
Specifies job training requirements for claimants (Sec. 5).
-
Authorizes Education and Workforce Development Cabinet to conduct randomized weekly audits of claimants (Sec. 5).
-
Authorizes longer benefits duration during times of higher unemployment in Commonwealth, maximum of 24 weeks (Sec. 7).
-
Authorizes employers to notify Secretary of Cabinet of claimants declining work offers (Sec. 8).
-
Requires Secretary-approved shared work compensation plans from employers wishing to participate in sharked work programs (Sec. 12).
Title: Amends the Length of State Unemployment Benefits Based on State Unemployment Rates