House File 2524 H-8086 Amend House File 2524 as follows: 1 1. Page 1, before line 1 by inserting: 2 < Section 1. Section 96.4, subsection 3, paragraph b, Code 3 2024, is amended to read as follows: 4 b. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the 5 contrary, the department may establish by rule a process to 6 waive or alter the work search requirements of this subsection 7 for a claim for benefits if an individual has a reasonable 8 expectation that the individual will be returning to employment 9 and is attached to a regular job or industry or is a member 10 in good standing of a union therein eligible for referral for 11 employment , and if the individual’s employer will continue 12 to cover the cost of health insurance, and other employment 13 benefits provided to the employee by the employer, during the 14 period of the waiver or alteration . To be considered attached 15 to a regular job or industry, an individual must be on a 16 short-term temporary layoff. If work is not available at the 17 conclusion of the layoff period due to short-term circumstances 18 beyond the employer’s control, the employer may request an 19 extension of the waiver or alteration for up to two weeks from 20 the department. For purposes of this paragraph, “short-term 21 temporary layoff” means a layoff period of sixteen weeks or 22 less due to seasonal weather conditions that impact the ability 23 to perform work related to highway construction, repair, or 24 maintenance with , which has a specific return-to-work date 25 verified by the employer. > 26 2. By renumbering as necessary. 27 ______________________________ KNIFF MCCULLA of Marion -1- HF 2524.3321 (1) 90 je/js 1/ 1 #1. #2.