HB1151 creates a paid family leave program for South Dakota state employees who have worked for the state for at least six months, allowing them to take paid leave following the birth or adoption of a child. The state will purchase group insurance coverage through competitive bidding to provide wage replacement during this leave, following the same rules as the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. This is a new benefit that didn't previously exist for state employees.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Committee on Appropriations Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 0. H.J. 5
Committee on Appropriations Scheduled for hearing
State Affairs Referred as Amended to House Committee on Appropriations Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0.
State Affairs Motion to amend
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 160
Jessica Castleberry
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Mike Weisgram
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Committee on Appropriations — Deferred to the 41st legislative day
State Affairs — Referred as Amended to