CO HB1258

Creates Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program in Colorado Department of Labor and Employment to provide partial wage-replacement benefits to eligible employees taking leave for new child care, family member serious health condition, or employee's own serious health condition.

Employees pay premiums as payroll deductions based on a percentage of yearly wages starting July 1, 2018; director may set annual maximum premium and impose solvency surcharge to maintain fund soundness.

Benefits become available July 1, 2019, with maximum 12 weeks per year, 7-day waiting period, and weekly benefits ranging from 66-95% of weekly wage depending on income level, capped at $1,000/week (adjusted annually for inflation).

Establishes enterprise fund in state treasury; premiums not counted as state revenue for TABOR purposes; provides employment protection prohibiting employer discrimination against employees using benefits.

Appropriates $367,908 for 2015-16 fiscal year for program setup and technology services; benefits exempt from Colorado state income tax.