IndianaDepartment of workforce development.
What it does
Removes vacation pay and sick pay from the definition of "deductible income". Amends the definition of "suitable work" to apply solely to extended benefit claims. Amends the definition of "employment" with respect to certain religious, charitable, or educational organizations.
More detail
Provides that the department of workforce development may make certain direct deposit disbursements under limited circumstances. Provides that the date a determination of eligibility is sent is prima facie evidence of proper service. Codifies certain administrative rules with respect to benefit payments, the filing of claims, and notice. Removes outdated or expired provisions. Removes references to dependents' allowances for purposes of calculating extended benefits. Provides that an individual who files a disaster unemployment assistance claim may be eligible for additional benefits under certain circumstances. Makes conforming changes.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 5Signed by the Governor Mike BraunBecame Law
- Mar 5Public Law 113Major
- Feb 27Signed by the President of the SenateMajor
- Feb 27Signed by the SpeakerMajor
- Feb 27Signed by the President Pro TemporeMajor
- Feb 25Senate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 294: yeas 48, nays 0
- Vote recorded SB 162 - Rogers. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 25Motion to concur filedMinor
- Feb 25Returned to the Senate with amendmentsMinor
- Feb 24Third reading: passed; Roll Call 343: yeas 97, nays 0Passed House
- Vote recorded SB 162 - Teshka - 3rd Reading. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 23Second reading: ordered engrossedMinor
- Feb 18Committee report: amend do pass, adoptedMinor
- Feb 12Recommitted to Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 126.3
- Feb 12Representative Cash added as cosponsor
- Feb 12Committee report: amend do pass, adoptedMinor
- Jan 28First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and PensionsMinor
- Jan 22Referred to the HouseMinor
- Jan 20Cosponsors: Representatives VanNatter, Garcia Wilburn
- Vote recorded SB 162 - Rogers - 3rd Reading. Result: pass.Upper
- Jan 20House sponsor: Representative Teshka
- Jan 20Senator Pol added as coauthor
- Jan 20Third reading: passed; Roll Call 38: yeas 46, nays 0Passed Senate
- Jan 15Second reading: amended, ordered engrossedMinor
- Jan 15Senator Randolph added as coauthor
- Jan 15Amendment #1 (Rogers) prevailed; voice voteMajor
- Jan 8Committee report: amend do pass, adoptedMinor
- Jan 8Senator Niezgodski added as coauthor
- Jan 5Senator Doriot added as second author
- Jan 5First reading: referred to Committee on Pensions and LaborMinor
- Jan 5Authored by Senator RogersIntroduced