On May 23, LOU LEG passed bill on unemployment compensation.
LOU LEG passed HB 119 relating to duration of unemployment compensation benefits of up to 20 times weekly benefit amount, and providing for extension of benefits.
The bill amends LOU LEG 23:1595Duration of benefits and enacts LOU LEG 23:1606.
Bill Provisions
Max number of weekly benefits claimant may be eligible in benefit year depends on average of 3 most recently published state seasonally adjusted unemployment rates.
For the preceding month in which the claimant files his first claim for benefits.
For unemployment compensation claims submitted, max duration of benefits available to claimant is based upon average unemployment rate determined by administrator.
Outlines formula for the average unemployment rate and the max duration of benefits.
Biannually, the Louisiana workforce commission shall publish on its website the maximum number of weekly benefits a claimant may be eligible for in a benefit year.
Individual is not eligible for extended benefits for any week if administrator determines that individual is no longer enrolled or participating in the training program.
Legislative History
On Feb. 21, 2024, bill introduced in House; on Apr. 24, 2024, bill was passed in House.
On Apr. 24, 2024, bill delivered to Senate; on May 21, 2024, bill was passed in Senate.
On May 22, 2024, bill signed by House speaker; on May 23, 2024, bill sent to governor
Effectiveness
If enacted, the act shall become effective on Jan. 1, 2025.
Jun. 2024 LOU LEG Governor Approval
On Jun. 3, 2024, LOU LEG reported the governor signed HB 119 and becomes Act 412.
Regulators
LOU LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Corp
Reference
Act 412, 6/3/2024; Bill, HB119, 5/23/2024; LOU LEG 23:1595;
