AZ HB2319

Establishes a family leave insurance program administered by the Department of Economic Security, effective January 1, 2011, providing benefits to employees taking leave for childbirth, adoption, foster care placement, serious health conditions of family members, or the employee's own serious health condition.

Requires employers to pay a premium of 2 cents per hour worked (up to 40 hours per week) beginning October 1, 2010, with amounts deposited into the Family Leave Insurance Fund; the director may adjust premiums to ensure solvency and cover administrative costs.

Provides up to 5 weeks of benefits per application year with a 5-work-day waiting period per type of leave; initial weekly benefit is $250 for full-time workers (40+ hours per week) with annual adjustments for inflation, and prorated amounts for part-time workers.

Requires employees to have worked at least 680 hours in the preceding 12 months and provide 30 days' notice of foreseeable leave; entitles employees to reinstatement in the same or equivalent position upon return from family leave.

Program terminates on July 1, 2020; requires affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of both legislative houses and becomes effective immediately upon gubernatorial signature or upon three-fourths legislative override of a veto.