Enacts subsection (f) in GS 96-14.2, providing for a temporary increase in maximum weekly unemployment benefits to $600 for claims filed during a disaster declaration.
Enacts subsection (f) in GS 96-9.2, providing for earmarking of funds for benefits in GS 96-14.2 from the Unemployment Insurance Fund, and requiring the Department of Commerce, Division of Employment Security (Division) to project the annual needs for the enhanced benefits. Requires the Division to report to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Unemployment Insurance regarding the projections and earmarks on January 1, 2027, and annually thereafter.
Enacts subsection (f) in GS 96-9.3, requiring the Division to certify that sufficient funds have been earmarked for the benefits in GS 96-14.2 before the implementation of benefits under that statute. Provides that if the Division determines funds are insufficient, then enhanced benefits will not be implemented during that disaster declaration, unless the General Assembly enacts a temporary enhancement.
Effective July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Filed: 96-14.2, 96-9.2, 96-9.3