CHAPTER 30. UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE - Indiana Statutes

IC 2-5-30
     Chapter 30. Unemployment Insurance Oversight Committee

IC 2-5-30-1
"Committee"
     Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "committee" refers to the unemployment insurance oversight committee established by section 3 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.175-2009, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-30-2
"Fund"
     Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the unemployment insurance benefit fund established by IC 22-4-26-1.
As added by P.L.175-2009, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-30-3
Committee established
     Sec. 3. The unemployment insurance oversight committee is established.
As added by P.L.175-2009, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-30-4
Powers and duties
     Sec. 4. (a) The committee shall do all of the following:
        (1) Oversee the implementation of unemployment insurance legislation enacted by the general assembly in 2009.
        (2) Oversee the administration of the unemployment insurance system by the department of workforce development.
        (3) Make recommendations to improve the following:
            (A) The proper collection of employer contributions and reimbursements.
            (B) The determination of eligibility for and the payment of benefits.
        (4) Monitor the solvency of the fund.
        (5) Make recommendations to improve the solvency of the fund.
        (6) Make a report annually to the legislative council concerning the solvency of the fund. The report must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
        (7) Study and make recommendations concerning approaches taken by other states to improve the solvency of unemployment insurance benefit trust funds, including the indexing of:
            (A) unemployment benefits; and
            (B) the taxable wage base.
    (b) A committee recommendation does not take effect unless enacted by the general assembly.
As added by P.L.175-2009, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-30-5
Members; appointments; vacancies      Sec. 5. (a) The committee consists of the following members:
        (1) Two (2) members of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. The members appointed under this subdivision may be members of the same political party.
        (2) One (1) member of the house of representatives appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives.
        (3) Two (2) members representing labor in Indiana appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
        (4) Two (2) members of the senate appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate. The members appointed under this subdivision may be members of the same political party.
        (5) One (1) member of the senate appointed by the minority leader of the senate.
        (6) Two (2) members representing employers appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate.
        (7) The commissioner, or the commissioner's designee, who serves as an ex officio nonvoting member.
    (b) If a vacancy on the committee occurs, the person who appointed the member whose position is vacant shall appoint an individual to fill the vacancy using the criteria in subsection (a).
    (c) In odd-numbered years the speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint one (1) of the members appointed by the speaker as the chair of the committee. In even-numbered years the president pro tempore of the senate shall appoint one (1) of the members appointed by the president as the chair of the committee.
As added by P.L.175-2009, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-30-6
Administrative support; appropriation for committee operation
     Sec. 6. (a) The legislative services agency shall provide administrative support for the committee. At the request of the legislative services agency, the department of workforce development established by IC 22-4.1-2-1 shall assign staff to provide research and other support to assist the legislative services agency in providing administrative support to the committee.
    (b) There is annually appropriated to the legislative services agency from the state general fund money necessary for the operation of the committee.
As added by P.L.175-2009, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-30-7
Quorum; taking official action
     Sec. 7. Six (6) committee members constitute a quorum. The affirmative votes of at least six (6) committee members are necessary for the committee to take official action.
As added by P.L.175-2009, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-30-8
Meetings      Sec. 8. The committee shall meet at the call of the chair and at other times as the committee considers necessary.
As added by P.L.175-2009, SEC.1.

IC 2-5-30-9
Compensation; expenses
     Sec. 9. (a) Each member of the committee who is not a state employee or is not a member of the general assembly is entitled to the following:
        (1) The salary per diem provided under IC 4-10-11-2.1(b).
        (2) Reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4.
        (3) Other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
    (b) Each member of the committee who is a state employee but not a member of the general assembly is entitled to the following:
        (1) Reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4.
        (2) Other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
    (c) Each member of the committee who is a member of the general assembly is entitled to the same:
        (1) per diem;
        (2) mileage; and
        (3) travel allowances;
paid to legislative members of interim study committees established by the legislative council.
As added by P.L.175-2009, SEC.1.