HB539 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Pebblin W. WarrenRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Artis McCampbellLesley VancePaul Beckman

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Unemployment compensation, increase weekly maximum benefit, Sec. 25-4-72 am'd.

Summary

HB539 would raise Alabama's weekly unemployment benefit cap from $265 to $275 in 2013 and $285 in 2014.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends Section 25-4-72 to set new maximum weekly benefit amounts. It preserves the existing calculation method (about 1/26 of base-period wages, with rounding rules) but increases the cap so eligible workers can receive up to $275 starting July 5, 2013 and up to $285 starting July 5, 2014. The act becomes law as soon as the governor signs it.

Who It Affects

• Unemployed individuals in Alabama who receive unemployment benefits, whose weekly payments could increase due to the higher maximum
• State unemployment program administrators (e.g., Department of Industrial Relations) who will implement and administer the higher benefit caps

Key Provisions

• Maximum weekly unemployment benefit increases to $275 for benefit years beginning on or after July 5, 2013
• Maximum weekly unemployment benefit increases to $285 for benefit years beginning on or after July 5, 2014
• The bill keeps the base calculation method (1/26 of the base-period wages) and rounding rules, with the new maxima applying when derived amounts exceed those caps
• Effective immediately upon the governor's approval

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Unemployment Compensation