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2021 Senate Bill 445: Waive some unemployment job search requirements during epidemic
Public Act 18 of 2022
Introduced by Sen. Jeff Irwin D-Ann Arbor on May 13, 2021
To waive during the coronavirus epidemic an unemployment benefits requirement that a recipient be "able and available to appear for evaluation of eligibility for benefits" and available to work job suitable to the beneficiary's experience and training. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Economic and Small Business Development Committee on May 13, 2021
Reported in the Senate on June 15, 2021
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
To waive during the coronavirus epidemic an unemployment benefits requirement that a recipient getting benefits authorized by federal "stimulus" spending bills be "able and available to appear for evaluation of eligibility for benefits" and available to work job suitable to the beneficiary's experience and training.
Received in the House on June 17, 2021
Referred to the House Workforce, Trades, & Talent Committee on June 17, 2021
Reported in the House on January 27, 2022
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Received in the Senate on February 23, 2022
To revise during the coronavirus epidemic an unemployment benefits requirement that a recipient be "available" for either part-time or full-time work. Under current law the requirement is to be available for full-time work.
Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on February 25, 2022