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SB 40

Employment security: benefits; maximum number of unemployment benefit weeks; increase. Amends sec. 27 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.27).

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Rosemary Bayer and 15 co-sponsors

Michigan increases maximum unemployment benefit duration to provide longer financial support for jobless workers, raising costs funded by employer taxes.

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Bill Summary · SB 40

Legislative bill overview

SB 40 amends Michigan's unemployment insurance law to increase the maximum number of weeks workers can receive unemployment benefits. The bill modifies Section 27 of the 1936 Public Act, which governs benefit duration limits in the state's employment security system.

Why is this important

This change directly affects Michigan workers' financial security during job transitions, potentially providing longer financial support during periods of unemployment. The expansion has budgetary implications for the state's unemployment insurance trust fund and may influence employer contribution rates, which fund the system.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: Extending benefit weeks increases costs to the unemployment insurance fund, which is financed through employer payroll taxes; this could raise contribution rates for businesses
  • Work incentives: Opponents may argue that longer benefit periods could reduce job-search urgency, while supporters contend longer support helps workers find better-matched positions
  • Specific duration unclear: The bill summary doesn't specify the new maximum number of weeks, making it difficult to assess the magnitude of the change without reviewing the full text

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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