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Read. Follow. Verify.Ohio Senate Bill 51 establishes legislative oversight over executive action regarding voluntary federal unemployment programs
Last action · January 29, 2025: Referred to Financial Institutions, Insurance and TechnologySponsors: Tim Schaffer and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
Ohio SB 51 allows the General Assembly to disapprove agreements or orders entered into by the governor or the director of job and family services regarding voluntary federal unemployment compensation programs through the adoption of a . Upon adoption of such a resolution, the governor or director must rescind the agreement or order as soon as practicable. This requirement applies to voluntary programs created on or after the effective date of the section that provide increased weekly benefits, benefit duration, total benefits, or other compensation.
Shifts final decision-making authority over participation in certain voluntary federal unemployment assistance programs from the executive branch to the state legislature.
Who It Would Affect
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Governor
Must rescind agreements or special or standing orders regarding voluntary federal unemployment programs if disapproved by a concurrent resolution of the General Assembly.
Director of Job and Family Services
Must rescind agreements or special or standing orders regarding voluntary federal unemployment programs if disapproved by a concurrent resolution of the General Assembly.
General Assembly
Gains the authority to disapprove executive agreements or orders regarding voluntary federal unemployment compensation programs by adopting a concurrent resolution.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Jan 29, 2025SenateCommitteeReferred to Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology
- Jan 28, 2025SenateIntroducedIntroduced
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