SB1053

Authorizing Unemployment Automation and Administration Fund to modernize and enhance WorkForce West Virginia

Complete·4/1/26

West Virginia SB1053 authorizes the Unemployment Automation and Administration Fund to modernize and enhance WorkForce West Virginia.

West Virginia SB1053 creates the Unemployment Automation and Administration Fund to be used by the Commissioner of WorkForce West Virginia for modernizing the unemployment compensation system, upgrading the job search system, covering essential administrative costs, and engaging in additional workforce development initiatives. Seven percent of employer contributions will be deposited into the fund, with limitations on contributions when the fund reaches $18 million in a fiscal year or when the Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund falls below $300 million.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 11

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on Finance Meeting

Mar 10

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on Finance Meeting

History

Apr 1

Senate

Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

Mar 19

Senate

To Governor 3/19/2026

Mar 14

House

On 3rd reading, Special Calendar