2021 House Bill 5180

Revise unemployment benefits work-search requirements

Introduced in the House

June 29, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Greg VanWoerkom (R-91)

To require a “Michigan works agency” to ensure that “every individual registered for work…is notified of all of the job openings the agency receives from the unemployment agency”.

Referred to the Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent

June 9, 2022

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 15, 2022

Passed in the House 56 to 49 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 16, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Economic and Small Business Development