Parental leave bill -- update

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Family leave bill -- update


House Bill 156 from Rep. Elizabeth Weight has recently been returned to the House from Legislative Research.  It has not yet been assigned to committee.

The bill would mandate 6 weeks of parental leave for state employees, including those in state higher ed. institutions.

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