SB136

AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance and declaring an emergency.

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Kentucky SB136 amends unemployment insurance laws to require referrals for suspected fraud to county attorneys and the U.S. Department of Labor.

Kentucky SB136 modifies the state's unemployment insurance laws by requiring the Kentucky Cabinet for Workforce Development to refer any suspected fraudulent claims to the appropriate county attorney and the U.S. Department of Labor within 30 days. The referral must include details such as the names of the employer, employee, and claimant, contact information, and any relevant fraud reports. A legal disposition finding the individual guilty under the applicable evidentiary standard is necessary to terminate employment.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 26

8:00 AM

House Committee On Economic Development And Workforce Investment

Feb 5

11:00 AM

Senate Committee On Economic Development, Tourism, And Labor

History

Apr 13

Senate

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 123)

Apr 1

Senate

Senate concurred in Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)

Apr 1

Senate

passed 37-0