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SB 162

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Department of workforce development.
About This Bill
Latest Action · Mar 5, 2026
Signed by the Governor
Session
2026
Introduced
Jan 5, 2026
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rogers· author

Summary

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Removes vacation pay and sick pay from the definition of "deductible income". Amends the definition of "suitable work" to apply solely to extended benefit claims. Amends the definition of "employment" with respect to certain religious, charitable, or educational organizations. Provides that the department of workforce development may make certain direct deposit disbursements under limited circumstances. Provides that the date a determination of eligibility is sent is prima facie evidence of proper service. Codifies certain administrative rules with respect to benefit payments, the filing of claims, and notice. Removes outdated or expired provisions. Removes references to dependents' allowances for purposes of calculating extended benefits. Provides that an individual who files a disaster unemployment assistance claim may be eligible for additional benefits under certain circumstances. Makes conforming changes.

Subjects

AGENCIES; Department of Workforce Development (DWD)LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT; Collective Bargaining, Benefits, and WagesLABOR AND EMPLOYMENT; UnemploymentTAXES; CreditsTAXES; Deductions

Co-sponsors (8)

Blake Doriot · author
David Niezgodski · coauthor
Lonnie Randolph · coauthor
Rodney Pol · coauthor
Jake Teshka · sponsor
Heath VanNatter · cosponsor
Victoria Garcia Wilburn · cosponsor
Becky Cash · cosponsor

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