2021 Senate Bill 445 / 2022 Public Act 18

Waive some unemployment job search requirements during epidemic

Introduced in the Senate

May 13, 2021

Introduced by Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-18)

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.

Referred to the Committee on Economic and Small Business Development

June 15, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 17, 2021

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

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

June 17, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent

Jan. 27, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 22, 2022

Passed in the House 101 to 3 (details)

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 Senate

Feb. 23, 2022

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

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

Feb. 25, 2022