SB11 Alabama 2010 1st Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Irons

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

William “Bill” M. BeasleyRodger SmithermanQuinton RossRoger Bedford, Jr.Priscilla DunnGeorge M. “Marc” KeaheyVivian Davis FiguresJerry L. Fielding

Session

First Special Session 2010

Title

Elections, campaign contributions, individual contributions to a candidate, limited, campaign funds expended by a candidate, limited

Summary

SB11 would expand Alabama unemployment benefits by allowing an alternate base period for eligibility, expanding eligibility to part-time workers and those leaving for certain family reasons, and adding up to 26 weeks of benefits for approved training.

What This Bill Does

The bill would change how eligibility is determined by adding an alternate base period using the last four completed quarters before the benefit year. It would broaden who can receive benefits to include part-time job seekers and people who leave a job for compelling family reasons. It would also provide up to 26 additional weeks of unemployment benefits for individuals in approved training, subject to specific conditions and definitions related to training and suitable employment.

Who It Affects

• Unemployed or potential unemployment benefits claimants in Alabama, especially those who would not qualify under the current base period, part-time workers, and those who leave employment for compelling family reasons or are in approved training.
• Employers and the unemployment insurance system, since changes could affect benefit duration calculations, eligibility rules, and how benefit costs are charged to employer accounts.

Key Provisions

• Alternate base period: If a claimant does not meet eligibility under the standard base period, eligibility will be re-determined using the last four completed quarters prior to the first day of the individual's benefit year.
• Expanded eligibility: Benefits would be available to individuals seeking part-time work and to those who leave employment for certain compelling family reasons.
• Additional training weeks: Eligible individuals in approved training could receive up to an additional 26 weeks of unemployment compensation, calculated using the individual's average weekly benefit amount for the most recent benefit year, with rules governing training, suitable employment, and related conditions.
• Effective date: The act would take effect on the first day of the third month following its passage and the Governor's approval.

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Subjects

Elections