HB 520 — Employment security; amend certain provisions; Department of Labor; supplemental appropriation

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to employment security, so as to provide a change to the definition of the term "employment"; to identify certain business acquisitions with respect to which the succession of experience tax rates shall not be permitted and to impose civil and criminal penalties with regard thereto; to extend suspension of adjustments based upon the State-wide Reserve Ratio for the calendar year 2006 and to provide for a reduced adjustment in contribution rates through December 31, 2006; to continue provisions relating to administrative assessments; to provide for a change in the weekly benefit amount over a two-year period; to provide for the Department of Labor a supplemental appropriation; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

House Date Signed by Governor

Legislative term

Georgia General Assembly 2005-2006

Session

2005-2006 Regular Session

Chamber or committee

Georgia House of Representatives

Measure type

Bill

Introduced

Feb 17, 2005