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2003 SESSION
HB 1929 Unemployment compensation; weekly benefit amount.
Introduced by: Samuel A. Nixon, Jr. | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Unemployment compensation; weekly benefit amount. Changes the basis for calculating weekly unemployment benefits. Beginning July 6, 2003, an individual's benefit will be 52 percent of his previous weekly wages during the two highest quarters in his base period, not to exceed the maximum weekly benefit amount of $316. For claims filed on or after July 4, 2004, the maximum weekly benefit amount shall be $326. This bill is identical to Senate Bill 890.
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Unemployment compensation; weekly benefit amount. Returns the weekly benefit amounts for recipients of unemployment compensation to levels that were in effect prior to September 9, 2001. The measure also establishes a maximum weekly benefit amount of $316. These changes are effective for claims filed on or after July 6, 2003.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Unemployment compensation; weekly benefit amount. Returns the weekly benefit amounts for recipients of unemployment compensation to levels that were in effect prior to September 9, 2001. The measure also establishes a maximum weekly benefit amount of $316. These changes are effective for claims filed on or after July 6, 2003.