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Senate committee debates state family and medical leave bill, then tables SB 325
Summary
The Senate Business and Labor committee debated SB 325, a state-level family and medical leave act sponsored by Sen. Harvey; supporters cited gaps in federal FMLA coverage and personal hardship, opponents warned of cost and new employer mandates. After roll call the committee moved to table the bill.
Senate Business and Labor committee members debated Senate Bill 325, a proposed state family and medical leave act, during executive action before ultimately tabling the measure.
Committee staff summarized the bill as "creating family and medical leave act" and identified the sponsor as "Senator Harvey." Senator Novak said she supports the measure in principle but expressed concern about the implementation timeline and whether the Department of Labor could be ready by the bill’s…
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