SB 371: Workforce matters.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Amends the definitions of "discharge for just cause", "employment", and "gross misconduct" for purposes of unemployment insurance. Provides that an unemployment claimant: (1) is required to verify the claimant's identity before a claim can be filed, and as a condition for continued eligibility; and (2) has the right to request a wage investigation and to appeal the results of the investigation to a liability administrative law judge. Allows an unemployment claimant or employing unit to appeal regarding the claimant's status as an insured worker. Requires that all hearings before an administrative law judge or the unemployment insurance review board concerning disputed unemployment claims be set as telephone hearings, unless an objection is made. Allows a disputed unemployment claim to be directly filed with a liability administrative law judge. Provides that administrative records of the department of workforce development (department) are self-authenticating and admissible in an administrative hearing. Provides that the department may release certain confidential records to the extent permitted by federal law. Makes certain changes regarding the reemployment service and eligibility assessment program. Makes various changes regarding extended unemployment benefits. Provides that repayment of a benefits overpayment may be waived if certain conditions are met. Alters certain fee and payment provisions. Removes or alters notice and delivery requirements and extends certain deadlines. Requires the department to issue a written notice of violation to a person who fails to comply with certain authorization requirements. Provides that the department may assess a civil penalty against a person under certain circumstances. Requires civil penalties collected by the department to be deposited in the proprietary educational institution authorization fund. Establishes the unemployment insurance modernization fund (fund). Requires the department to annually submit a report to the budget committee detailing the expenditures made from the fund during the previous state fiscal year. Requires the department to annually submit a report to the budget committee concerning the status of the department's unemployment insurance program. Provides that the department may establish a reemployment pilot program. Makes conforming changes.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. May 6, 2025Signed by the Governor
2. May 6, 2025Public Law 200
3. April 29, 2025Signed by the President of the Senate
4. April 24, 2025Signed by the President Pro Tempore
5. April 24, 2025Signed by the Speaker
6. April 23, 2025Senator Brown L added as coauthor
7. April 23, 2025Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the Senate; Roll Call 491: yeas 47, nays 0
8. April 23, 2025Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the House; Roll Call 526: yeas 91, nays 0
9. April 22, 2025CCR # 1 filed in the House
10. April 22, 2025CCR # 1 filed in the Senate
11. April 22, 2025CCR # 1 filed in the House
12. April 22, 2025CCR # 1 filed in the Senate

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