2011 Senate Bill 501

Revise unemployment benefits

Introduced in the Senate

June 16, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Mike Kowall (R-15)

To change the formula by which an individual’s state unemployment benefits are based. The $362 maximum benefit would not increase, but below this cap the amount would be 47 percent of the individual's average weekly wage over a year, plus $6.00 for each dependent up to five. The current benefit is based on an highest average quarterly amount rather than a annual one.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development