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SCR 3

TO URGE THE ARKANSAS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO THE FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT TAX ACT TO WAIVE THE "REASONABLE ASSURANCE" CLAUSE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jamie Scott and 1 co-sponsor

Arkansas urges its U.S. congressional delegation to propose amending federal unemployment tax law to remove the "reasonable assurance" clause affecting worker eligibility.

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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Bill Summary · SCR 3

Legislative bill overview

SCR 3 is a concurrent resolution urging Arkansas's federal congressional delegation to propose a constitutional amendment eliminating the "reasonable assurance" clause from the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA). The bill does not create law itself but instead advocates for federal legislative action on unemployment insurance policy.

Why is this important

The "reasonable assurance" clause affects how unemployment benefits are calculated and distributed, particularly impacting seasonal and part-time workers who receive offers of future employment. Removing it could alter eligibility criteria and benefit structures for thousands of workers, with implications for state unemployment insurance systems and employer tax obligations under FUTA.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact uncertainty: Eliminating the clause could increase unemployment insurance payouts, potentially raising federal unemployment taxes on employers or requiring state budget adjustments
  • Definition disputes: The bill references a specific provision but doesn't clarify how its removal would function in practice or what replacement language, if any, would be needed
  • Employer concerns: Businesses relying on seasonal or contract workforce structures may face higher unemployment insurance costs if worker eligibility expands

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

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