SCR3
To Urge The Arkansas Congressional Delegation To Propose An Amendment To The Federal Unemployment Tax Act To Waive The "reasonable Assurance" Clause.
Last Action (May 5, 2025): Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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AI-Generated Summary
Senate Concurrent Resolution 3 is a legislative measure that urges Arkansas's Congressional delegation to advocate for an amendment to the federal Unemployment Tax Act. The resolution seeks to remove the 'reasonable assurance' clause as it currently applies to hourly, nine-month employees of educational institutions. Under current federal law, these employees are typically ineligible for unemployment benefits during the summer months if they have a contract or reasonable assurance that they will return to work in the next academic year. The resolution argues that waiving this clause would provide necessary financial support to educational support professionals, such as bus drivers, cafeteria staff, and paraprofessionals, during the summer break. The resolution does not enact state law but serves as a formal request for federal legislative action.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries would be hourly, nine-month employees of educational institutions, specifically those in roles such as bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and paraprofessionals, who would gain access to unemployment compensation during summer months when they are not actively employed.
Who Might Suffer?
The primary entity negatively impacted would be the federal unemployment insurance system and the associated tax base, as increasing the eligibility pool for benefits during summer months would likely lead to increased costs for the unemployment trust fund, which is financed through employer taxes.
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