An Act amending the act of December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp.Sess., 1937 P.L.2897, No.1), known as the Unemployment Compensation Law, in administration of act, providing for emergency unemployment compensation assistance.
This bill amends Pennsylvania's Unemployment Compensation Law to create a process for providing emergency staffing during high-demand periods. It allows the Governor to hire additional workers or reassign existing state employees (including furloughed staff) to unemployment compensation offices when the state enters an extended benefit period or declares a disaster emergency. The Governor must consult with legislative committee chairs before making staffing decisions, and all actions must prioritize employee health and safety. The law takes immediate effect to help ensure unemployed Pennsylvanians can access benefits without delays during crises.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025
Last action Feb 12, 2025
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1
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Referred to Labor & Industry
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Barb Gleim
RRepublican
Co
Dave Zimmerman
RRepublican
Co
Lee James
RRepublican
Co
Liz Hanbidge
DDemocratic
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