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Committee hears details on governor's proposal to fully supplement state employees' family leave pay
Summary
Senators questioned the Department of Labor about a $10 million budget appropriation to provide full pay (100%) to state employees on bonding leave; the department said the appropriation is projected and budget language authorizes additional appropriations if needed.
The Senate Labor Committee examined a governor's budget proposal that would fund a supplemental payment so state employees on bonding leave receive full salary rather than the current 85% benefit.
Senator (questioning) asked why the budget includes a $10,000,000 appropriation and whether additional appropriations might be necessary. Assistant Commissioner (budget question response) told the committee that the $10…
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