SB 162: Department of workforce development.
SB 162 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor (updated Mar 5, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialRemoves vacation pay and sick pay from the definition of "deductible income". Amends the definition of "suitable work" to apply solely to extended benefit claims. Amends the definition of "employment" with respect to certain religious, charitable, or educational organizations. Provides that the department of workforce ...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Increases eligibility for claimants by excluding vacation and sick pay from deductible income.
- Enables additional benefits for disaster unemployment assistance.
Risks
- Removes dependent allowances for extended benefits, reducing total support for some claimants.
Society
Benefits
- Modernizes DWD administrative rules and improves access to disaster-related benefits.
Risks
- Establishes 'prima facie' evidence of notice, which may create barriers for individuals who do not receive agency correspondence.
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