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Committee approves bill allowing paid sick leave for immigration proceedings despite objections
Summary
The committee recommended Engrossed House Bill 18 75 — allowing use of paid sick leave for immigration-related court or administrative proceedings — be sent to the rules committee after debate over whether sick leave should cover nonmedical uses.
The Senate Labor & Commerce Committee voted to advance Engrossed House Bill 18 75, which would allow employees and transportation network company (TNC) drivers to use authorized paid sick leave or earned paid sick time to prepare for and participate in judicial or administrative immigration proceedings for themselves or a family member. The committee recommended the bill be sent to the rules committee; the vote was recorded by voice and the…
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