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Parental-leave bill for state employees fails in subcommittee
Summary
A proposal to allow state employees up to 48 hours per year to attend school-related activities failed in the Public Service Subcommittee by a 2–4 vote after members questioned likely uptake and operational impacts.
Representative Miller presented House Bill 1919 to authorize up to 48 hours of leave within a calendar year for state employees who are parents or guardians to attend school-related activities. The proposal would allow employees to use paid leave or unpaid leave and permit employers to deny requests that would create a substantial disruption to operations.
Members questioned how many additional leave days employees might take and whether the allowance would require new hiring or overtime. Representative Salinas asked about research on outcomes associated with parental involvement; the sponsor cited general positive outcomes but gave no specific figures. The committee voted the bill down (2 ayes, 4 no).
