LD 240
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A.__Notwithstanding this subsection, beginning January 1,
2004, an individual who is not available for full-time work as
required in this subsection is not disqualified from receiving
benefits if:

 
(1)__The individual worked less than full time for a
majority of the weeks during that individual's base
period and the individual is able and available for and
actively seeking part-time work for at least the number
of hours in a week comparable to those customarily
worked in part-time employment during that individual's
base period; or

 
(2)__The individual worked full time for a majority of
the weeks during that individual's base period, but is
able and available for and actively seeking only part-
time work because of the illness or disability of an
immediate family member or because of limitations
necessary for the safety or protection of the
individual or individual's immediate family member.

 
This paragraph does not apply to a person who applies for
benefits after September 30, 2005.__This paragraph continues
to apply to a person who applies for benefits on or before
September 30, 2005 until that person has exhausted benefits
payable under that application.

 
Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.

 
LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF

 
Unemployment Compensation Benefit

 
Account 0245

 
Initiative: Allocates funds to provide for the additional cost
of providing unemployment benefits to persons who are unavailable
for full-time work under certain circumstances.

 
Employment Security Trust Fund2003-042004-05

 
All Other$2,280,000$2,320,000

 
____________________

 
Employment Security Trust

 
Fund Total$2,280,000$2,320,000


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