Introduced by Sen. Dave Hildenbrand R-Lowell on May 31, 2016
To transfer $10 million to the state general fund for unspecified purposes, from a state fund that gets interest on unemployment insurance payments from employers, plus various penalties and damages. This fund or account is currently used for various government job training programs and subsidies. Reportedly the amount of money in this fund has spiked from around $3 million to more than $150 million in five years. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate on May 31, 2016
Amendment offered by Sen. Rebekah Warren D-Ann Arbor on June 8, 2016
To tie-bar the bill to Senate Bill 1000, meaning this bill cannot become law unless that one does also. SB 1000 would add an additional layer of appeal for recipients of improperly paid unemployment benefits.
Amendment offered by Sen. Rebekah Warren D-Ann Arbor on June 8, 2016
To tie-bar the bill to Senate Bill 1004, meaning this bill cannot become law unless that one does also. SB 1000 would require the agency that manages the state’s unemployment insurance benefit system to file annual reports on fraud within the system.
Amendment offered by Sen. Curtis Hertel, Jr. D-East Lansing on June 8, 2016
To refund penalties imposed on recipients of improperly paid unemployment benefits if the individual did not receive adequate notice of the basis for the penalty.