SB00354

An Act Concerning Staffing In The Unemployment Insurance Benefits Division In The Labor Department.

Introduced·2/26/26

Connecticut SB00354 mandates minimum staffing levels for the Unemployment Insurance Benefits Division in the Labor Department.

Connecticut SB00354 requires the Labor Commissioner to employ a minimum number of employees at the Unemployment Insurance Benefits Division within the Labor Department for processing and administering unemployment benefit claims. The requirement applies starting from the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, and each fiscal year thereafter. The purpose of the bill is to ensure adequate staffing levels at the division.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

52 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 10

12:00 AM

Labor and Public Employees Public Hearing

History

Apr 20

Senate

Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 20

Senate

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 20

Senate

No New File by Committee on Appropriations