HB2494

Extends the duration of unemployment benefits in Missouri based on the state's average unemployment rate.

The bill modifies the duration of unemployment benefits in Missouri, extending them based on the state's average unemployment rate. Benefits range from 13 to 20 weeks, depending on the unemployment rate. The bill also mandates cross-checking unemployment compensation applicants and recipients with Social Security Administration and Department of Revenue databases. It includes provisions for electronic funds transfer systems for benefit payments and verification processes for remote claims filing.