Senate adopts amendment and passes bill to cap SCUF computer‑system surcharge for employers
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Summary
Senators adopted a floor amendment to Senate Bill 129 and passed the measure unanimously; the bill lowers a temporary employer rate tied to a computer fund (SCUF), adds a cap on collections and suspends contributions if the unemployment trust fund gets low.
The Senate adopted a floor amendment to Senate Bill 129 and passed the bill by recorded voice/roll call on the floor. Sponsor Senator Bullitt said the measure lowers the rate assessed to employers who helped fund upgrades to the unemployment insurance computer system (referred to in debate as the SCUF fund), imposes a cap so the surcharge does not grow indefinitely, and prevents further collections into the computer fund if the state unemployment trust fund becomes critically low.
Senator Bullitt moved adoption of Senate Floor Amendment 2, which the chamber adopted without recorded opposition. The clerk reported unanimous favorable action on final passage: the Senate announced 37 yeas and no nays and stated that 'Senate Bill 129 is admitted as passed.'
Sponsor remarks emphasized preserving the computer fund for future repairs and balancing the need to reduce employer assessments while maintaining system stability. The chamber did not debate detailed fiscal offsets on the floor during the final passage announcement.
The bill now advances according to the legislative calendar for any additional steps required before enrollment.
