SB1036

Unemployment benefits; requirements; disqualifications; determinations

Vetoed·2/20/26

SB 1036 amends Arizona's unemployment benefits law to modify eligibility criteria and shared work plan requirements.

SB 1036 amends Arizona's unemployment benefits law by modifying eligibility criteria and shared work plan requirements. It specifies that an individual is eligible for shared work benefits if they are part of an approved plan and their normal weekly hours are reduced instead of layoffs. The bill also mandates that the Department of Economic Security cross-check unemployment claims against various databases to verify eligibility and prevent fraud.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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25 Nay

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2 Not Voting

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Calendar

Feb 9

1:00 PM

Senate Rules

Feb 4

9:00 AM

Senate Government

History

Feb 20

Governor Vetoed

Feb 17

Transmitted to Governor

Feb 16

Senate

Senate Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass Amended