Idaho Bills

Adds to existing law to provide legislative oversight of new federal unemployment insurance programs.

This legislation provides oversight for new, federal unemployment insurance programs. If the federal government initiates a voluntary unemployment insurance program that meets the requirements below, the legislature must approve the program prior to the state participating. Programs that trigger legislative approval: • Put new requirements on employers • Create new benefits • Enhance existing benefits • Change the time period for which people can receive benefits If the executive branch participates in a program while the legislature is out of session, the legislature has the ability to rescind participation when it convenes.