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Committee approves extending state paid parental leave from 6 to 12 weeks
Summary
The Ways and Means Committee gave a favorable report to House Bill 3645 as amended, expanding paid parental leave for eligible state employees and clarifying eligibility and pay calculations; the committee approved the measure by roll call.
The Ways and Means Committee voted to give House Bill 3645 a favorable report after adopting a subcommittee amendment that expands state paid parental leave for eligible employees.
Representative Cobb Hunter, sponsor of H.3645, explained the bill increases paid parental leave for eligible full-time state employees from six to 12 weeks for the birth or primary caregiving parent and…
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