House Sponsors: STROGER. Short description: UNEMP INS-WAGES Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Unemployment Insurance Act. Defines "wages" for calendar year 2000 to include only the remuneration paid to an individual by an employer during that period with respect to employment that does not exceed $10,500 (now, $10,000). Includes in the definition of "wages" for calendar year 2001 and each calendar year thereafter a formula for determining "wages". Redefines "base period". Sets out the "weekly benefit amount" and "prior average weekly wage" for any week beginning on or after January 2, 2000. Sets out additional benefits for individuals to whom benefits are payable and who have a non-working spouse or dependent children with respect to any week beginning on or after January 2, 2000. Sets out the "State 'on' indicator" and "State 'off' indicator". Provides that the Section concerning ineligibility for benefits because an individual voluntarily leaves shall not apply to individuals who leave work due to the loss of child care despite the individual's reasonable attempt to make adequate child care arrangements. States that no individual shall be denied benefits by reason of a lockout subject to certain exceptions. Sets out when an individual is ineligible for benefits on the basis of wages for services in an instructional, research, or principal administrative capacity. Makes other changes. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status