Chapter 372 Oregon Laws 2005

AN ACT

SB 970

Relating to unemployment insurance for service in AmeriCorps; amending ORS 657.067.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. ORS 657.067 is amended to read:

657.067. (1) As used in this chapter, “employment” does not include service performed or participation by applicants, recipients, beneficiaries, participants, trainees or volunteers:

(a) In a community work and training program, as defined in ORS 411.855.

(b) In an unemployment work-relief or work-training program when [such] the program is within the meaning of section 3309(b)(5) of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, as amended.

(c) In the Work Incentive Program, Title IV of the Social Security Act (United States Public Law 90-248), as amended.

(d) In an AmeriCorps service program under the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12501 et seq.).

(2) The exclusions stated in subsection (1)(b) and (c) of this section do not apply to services performed by an individual participating in a program [which] that, by federal law or regulation, requires unemployment insurance coverage to be provided to the individual.

Approved by the Governor June 29, 2005

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 29, 2005

Effective date January 1, 2006

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