The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6403, aims to amend chapter 567 of the general statutes concerning eligibility for unemployment benefits. Key changes include updating the wage threshold for unemployment benefits eligibility in section 31-235 and instituting an annual adjustment of this threshold based on inflation. Additionally, the bill proposes to exempt agricultural employers from participating in the unemployment compensation system unless they meet a specified compensation threshold for at least two consecutive quarters within a calendar year.

The bill seeks to modernize the criteria for individuals to qualify for unemployment benefits while also addressing the unique circumstances of agricultural employers. By adjusting the wage threshold annually and providing exemptions based on specific conditions, the legislation aims to create a more equitable and responsive unemployment compensation system.