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Senate approves temporary reduction to Social Security offset for unemployment benefits
Summary
After extended debate, the Utah Senate passed House Bill 8 on March 1, 2004, reducing the Social Security offset applied to some unemployment benefits for a three‑year period; supporters said it restores payments for seniors and low‑wage workers, opponents warned of timing risks to the unemployment fund.
The Utah Senate voted to pass House Bill 8 on March 1, 2004, a three‑year measure that reduces the Social Security offset applied against unemployment insurance benefits for some claimants.
Senator Scott Jenkins, sponsor of the bill, said the change would increase benefits for vulnerable workers, especially seniors forced back into low‑wage jobs. "It would take your average benefit of $257 and it decreases it to $55," Jenkins said, framing the measure as…
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