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House passes paid parental leave measure for state and education employees after substitution
Summary
HB 327 (substituted with SB 199) establishes paid parental leave for state employees and teachers; the House adopted amendments and a substitute and set reporting requirements to track usage and costs.
The House adopted HB 327 as substituted by SB 199, creating a paid parental-leave benefit for state employees and education employees. Representative Shaver, sponsor of the House bill, explained the substitution and said the measure merges companion proposals so state and education employees receive comparable benefits.
As adopted, the law provides a defined period of paid parental leave (time windows were discussed on the floor) for birth, certain miscarriages and adoptions; the substitution clarifies covered…
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