SENATE BILL: Parental Leave Act of 2019 (Passed)

[Devout Centrist]

Parental Leave Act of 2019

An Act

To provide paternity leave for new mothers and fathers.

SECTION 1.

1. This Act may be cited as the “Parental Leave Act of 2019”.

SECTION 2.

1. A qualifying worker shall be defined as-
a. Anyone who has earned income from employment in the past 12 months; and
b. Anyone who has filed a request for paid medical or parental leave.

2. Parental leave shall be defined as leave or absence from a person's place of work for the purpose of preparing for a newborn child or accommodation the birth of a newborn child

2. 3. Workers who qualify for parental leave shall be defined as-
a. Any worker who anticipates engaging in the care of a newborn infant within 30 days;
b. Any worker who is engaging in the care of a newborn infant within 90 days; or
c. Any worker who is engaging in the care of a person suffering from life threatening or terminal illness.

3. 4. Any qualifying worker worker who is qualified for parental leave is entitled to-
a. 16 weeks of paid paternity or maternity parental leave; and
b. 4 weeks of paid medical leave annually.


4. 4.Both qualifying fathers and mothers are entitled to 16 weeks of individual paid leave.

5. 5.Employers shall pay employees on leave the same rate as a rolling 13-week average.

6. 6.Employers with less than 50 total employees may claim a tax credit of no more than 75% of the value of the wages paid to workers taking paid maternity or paternity leave.

SECTION 3.

1. This law shall go into effect on October 1st, 2019.

Proposing the following amendment

[Fmr. Representative Encke]

Alright, so now the next step is to ensure that this passes PAYGO.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Parental Leave Act of 2019

An Act

To provide paternity leave for new mothers and fathers.

SECTION 1.

1. This Act may be cited as the “Parental Leave Act of 2019”.

SECTION 2.

1. A qualifying worker shall be defined as-
a. Anyone who has earned income from employment in the past 12 months; and
b. Anyone who has filed a request for paid medical or parental leave.

2. Parental leave shall be defined as leave or absence from a person's place of work for the purpose of preparing for a newborn child or accommodation the birth of a newborn child

2. 3. Workers who qualify for parental leave shall be defined as-
a. Any worker who anticipates engaging in the care of a newborn infant within 30 days;
b. Any worker who is engaging in the care of a newborn infant within 90 days; or
c. Any worker who is engaging in the care of a person suffering from life threatening or terminal illness.

3. 4. Any qualifying worker worker who is qualified for parental leave is entitled to-
a. 16 weeks of paid paternity or maternity parental leave; and
b. 4 weeks of paid medical leave annually.


4. 4.Both qualifying fathers and mothers are entitled to 16 weeks of individual paid leave.

5. 5.Employers shall pay employees on leave the same rate as a rolling 13-week average.

6. 6.Employers with less than 50 total employees may claim a tax credit of no more than 75% of the value of the wages paid to workers taking paid maternity or paternity leave.

SECTION 3.

1. This law shall go into effect on October 1st, 2019.

Sponsor Feedback: Origination
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[Devout Centrist]

Alright, so now the next step is to ensure that this passes PAYGO.

Yeah, that will come next. I want to clear up the language first, then proceed with Paygo

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

The amendment has been adopted.


So paygo amendment time?

[Devout Centrist]

The amendment has been adopted.


So paygo amendment time?

Yes, I'll prepare an amendment for that shortly

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

The amendment has been adopted.


So paygo amendment time?

Yes, I'll prepare an amendment for that shortly

I shall look forward to it.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

The amendment has been adopted.


So paygo amendment time?

Yes, I'll prepare an amendment for that shortly

I shall look forward to it.

[Devout Centrist]

Proposing the following amendment:

Parental Leave Act of 2019

An Act

To provide paternity leave for new mothers and fathers.

SECTION 1.

1. This Act may be cited as the “Parental Leave Act of 2019”.

SECTION 2.

1. A qualifying worker shall be defined as-
a. Anyone who has earned income from employment in the past 12 months; and
b. Anyone who has filed a request for paid medical or parental leave.

2. Parental leave shall be defined as leave or absence from a person's place of work for the purpose of preparing for a newborn child or accommodation the birth of a newborn child

3.Workers who qualify for parental leave shall be defined as-
a. Any worker who anticipates engaging in the care of a newborn infant within 30 days;
b. Any worker who is engaging in the care of a newborn infant within 90 days; or

4. Any worker who is qualified for parental leave is entitled to-
a. 16 weeks of paid parental leave

4. Both qualifying fathers and mothers are entitled to 16 weeks of individual paid leave.

5. Employers shall pay employees on leave the same rate as a rolling 13-week average.

6. Employers with less than 50 total employees may claim a tax credit of no more than 75% of the value of the wages paid to workers taking paid maternity or paternity leave.

SECTION 3.
1. The procurement budget for the Department of Defense shall be reduced by $16 billion for the fiscal year 2020
2. The Farm Income Stabilization and Crop Insurance budget shall be reduced by $4 billion for the fiscal year 2020
3. The ground transportation budget for the Department of Transportation shall be reduced by $4 billion for the fiscal year 2020
4. The Federal law enforcement budget shall be reduced by $2 billion for the fiscal year 2020

SECTION 3.4.
1. This law shall go into effect on October 1st, 2019.

Sorry for the late timing on this one, I wanted to have the budget numbers for the next fiscal year.

[Vern]

I support this.

[Lumine]

I would strongly advise against a further $16 billion cut on defence spending in the present context, I certainly don't believe it's the right way to proceed about this issue.

[Devout Centrist]

I would strongly advise against a further $16 billion cut on defence spending in the present context, I certainly don't believe it's the right way to proceed about this issue.

As it stands, these are cuts to the procurement budget for the Department of Defense. They would not affect normal operations. While some procurement would have to be deferred as a result of this Act, I don't think it's significant enough to cause concern.

However, I'm open to suggestions. If there are better ways to spreads these cuts or raise revenue, I'm willing to amend the bill accordingly.

[Lumine]

I would strongly advise against a further $16 billion cut on defence spending in the present context, I certainly don't believe it's the right way to proceed about this issue.

As it stands, these are cuts to the procurement budget for the Department of Defense. They would not affect normal operations. While some procurement would have to be deferred as a result of this Act, I don't think it's significant enough to cause concern.

However, I'm open to suggestions. If there are better ways to spreads these cuts or raise revenue, I'm willing to amend the bill accordingly.

Hmm... Perhaps a more evenly spread across other departments so as to further balance the cost and also dimish the general impact of said cuts? It does seem a bit much to charge over 60% of it merely to the Defense budget.

[Former President tack50]

As an alternative, could we instead just get rid of the tax credit or make it smaller? It will hurt small business, but would also that this bill would need fewer or no cuts in spending (or tax increases).

[Devout Centrist]

I would strongly advise against a further $16 billion cut on defence spending in the present context, I certainly don't believe it's the right way to proceed about this issue.

As it stands, these are cuts to the procurement budget for the Department of Defense. They would not affect normal operations. While some procurement would have to be deferred as a result of this Act, I don't think it's significant enough to cause concern.

However, I'm open to suggestions. If there are better ways to spreads these cuts or raise revenue, I'm willing to amend the bill accordingly.

Hmm... Perhaps a more evenly spread across other departments so as to further balance the cost and also dimish the general impact of said cuts? It does seem a bit much to charge over 60% of it merely to the Defense budget.

Well, I'll take another look at the budget and try to spread these cuts more evenly.

[Devout Centrist]

Proposing the following amendment:

Parental Leave Act of 2019

An Act

To provide paternity leave for new mothers and fathers.

SECTION 1.

1. This Act may be cited as the “Parental Leave Act of 2019”.

SECTION 2.

1. A qualifying worker shall be defined as-
a. Anyone who has earned income from employment in the past 12 months; and
b. Anyone who has filed a request for paid medical or parental leave.

2. Parental leave shall be defined as leave or absence from a person's place of work for the purpose of preparing for a newborn child or accommodation the birth of a newborn child

3.Workers who qualify for parental leave shall be defined as-
a. Any worker who anticipates engaging in the care of a newborn infant within 30 days;
b. Any worker who is engaging in the care of a newborn infant within 90 days; or

4. Any worker who is qualified for parental leave is entitled to-
a. 16 weeks of paid parental leave

4. Both qualifying fathers and mothers are entitled to 16 weeks of individual paid leave.

5. Employers shall pay employees on leave the same rate as a rolling 13-week average.

6. Employers with less than 50 total employees may claim a tax credit of no more than 75% of the value of the wages paid to workers taking paid maternity or paternity leave.

SECTION 3.
1. The procurement budget for the Department of Defense shall be reduced by $11 billion for the fiscal year 2020
2. The Farm Income Stabilization and Crop Insurance budget shall be reduced by $6 billion for the fiscal year 2020
3. The ground transportation budget for the Department of Transportation shall be reduced by $4 billion for the fiscal year 2020
4. The Federal law enforcement budget shall be reduced by $3 billion for the fiscal year 2020
5. The Non-Defense Energy Spending budget shall be cut by 2.5% for the fiscal year 2020

SECTION 3.4.
1. This law shall go into effect on October 1st, 2019.

[Devout Centrist]

If there is no more debate on this bill, I motion for a final vote

[ON Progressive]

I second the motion.

[🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸]

This is going to make hiring that 51st employee quite expensive.

[Sestak]

This is going to make hiring that 51st employee quite expensive.

Maybe we could look at some kind of phaseout?

[At-Large Senator LouisvilleThunder]

Here's another amendment. I hope this works better.

Parental Leave Act of 2019

An Act

To provide paternity leave for new mothers and fathers.

SECTION 1.

1. This Act may be cited as the “Parental Leave Act of 2019”.

SECTION 2.

1. A qualifying worker shall be defined as-
a. Anyone who has earned income from employment in the past 12 months; and
b. Anyone who has filed a request for paid medical or parental leave.

2. Parental leave shall be defined as leave or absence from a person's place of work for the purpose of preparing for a newborn child or accommodation the birth of a newborn child

3.Workers who qualify for parental leave shall be defined as-
a. Any worker who anticipates engaging in the care of a newborn infant within 30 days;
b. Any worker who is engaging in the care of a newborn infant within 90 days; or

4. Any worker who is qualified for parental leave is entitled to-
a. 16 weeks of paid parental leave

4. Both qualifying fathers and mothers are entitled to 16 weeks of individual paid leave.

5. Employers shall pay employees on leave the same rate as a rolling 13-week average.

6. Employers with less than 50 or less total employees may claim a tax credit of no more than 75% of the value of the wages paid to workers taking paid maternity or paternity leave.

7. Employers with between 51 and 100 employees may claim a tax credit with no more than 60% of the value of the wages paid to workers taking paid maternity or paternity leave.

8. Employers with between 101 and 150 employees may claim a tax credit with no more than 45% of the value of the wages paid to workers taking paid maternity or paternity leave.

9. Employers with between 151 and 200 employees may claim a tax credit with no more than 30% of the value of the wages paid to workers taking paid maternity or paternity leave.

10. Employers with between 201 and 250 employees may claim a tax credit with no more than 15% of the value of the wages paid to workers taking paid maternity or paternity leave.

SECTION 3.
1. The procurement budget for the Department of Defense shall be reduced by $11 billion for the fiscal year 2020
2. The Farm Income Stabilization and Crop Insurance budget shall be reduced by $6 billion for the fiscal year 2020
3. The ground transportation budget for the Department of Transportation shall be reduced by $4 billion for the fiscal year 2020
4. The Federal law enforcement budget shall be reduced by $3 billion for the fiscal year 2020
5. The Non-Defense Energy Spending budget shall be cut by 2.5% for the fiscal year 2020

SECTION 3.4.
1. This law shall go into effect on October 1st, 2019.

[Sestak]

That's still a stepped phase out, leading to the inevitable problem of companies trying to stay just below the "step". A smooth phase-out would likely be preferable.

[At-Large Senator LouisvilleThunder]

That's still a stepped phase out, leading to the inevitable problem of companies trying to stay just below the "step". A smooth phase-out would likely be preferable.

Maybe using a formula would work better.

[Devout Centrist]

I’ll introduce an amendment to make the phaseout much more gradual. Regardless, I think that Senator Louisville Thunder has the right idea.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Parental Leave Act of 2019

An Act

To provide paternity leave for new mothers and fathers.

SECTION 1.

1. This Act may be cited as the “Parental Leave Act of 2019”.

SECTION 2.

1. A qualifying worker shall be defined as-
a. Anyone who has earned income from employment in the past 12 months; and
b. Anyone who has filed a request for paid medical or parental leave.

2. Parental leave shall be defined as leave or absence from a person's place of work for the purpose of preparing for a newborn child or accommodation the birth of a newborn child

3.Workers who qualify for parental leave shall be defined as-
a. Any worker who anticipates engaging in the care of a newborn infant within 30 days;
b. Any worker who is engaging in the care of a newborn infant within 90 days; or

4. Any worker who is qualified for parental leave is entitled to-
a. 16 weeks of paid parental leave

4. Both qualifying fathers and mothers are entitled to 16 weeks of individual paid leave.

5. Employers shall pay employees on leave the same rate as a rolling 13-week average.

6. Employers with less than 50 total employees may claim a tax credit of no more than 75% of the value of the wages paid to workers taking paid maternity or paternity leave.

SECTION 3.
1. The procurement budget for the Department of Defense shall be reduced by $11 billion for the fiscal year 2020
2. The Farm Income Stabilization and Crop Insurance budget shall be reduced by $6 billion for the fiscal year 2020
3. The ground transportation budget for the Department of Transportation shall be reduced by $4 billion for the fiscal year 2020
4. The Federal law enforcement budget shall be reduced by $3 billion for the fiscal year 2020
5. The Non-Defense Energy Spending budget shall be cut by 2.5% for the fiscal year 2020

SECTION 3.4.
1. This law shall go into effect on October 1st, 2019.

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