CO HB1307

Creates the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program in the Department of Labor and Employment to provide partial wage-replacement benefits to eligible individuals taking leave for serious health conditions, new child care (within first year), family member care, or military family exigencies beginning January 1, 2020.

Establishes mandatory employee premium contributions starting July 1, 2019, set by the director at 0.99% or less of yearly wages, with employers collecting and remitting premiums to a dedicated state insurance fund.

Provides up to 12 weeks of benefits in any consecutive 52-week period, with weekly benefit amounts ranging from 66-95% of the employee's weekly wage depending on income level, subject to a maximum of $1,000 per week (adjusted annually for inflation).

Requires employers to restore employees to their original position or equivalent position upon return from leave, prohibits discrimination against employees using benefits, and maintains employee health insurance during leave periods.

Makes FAMLI benefits exempt from state income tax and establishes the division as an enterprise that is not subject to Colorado's taxpayer bill of rights spending restrictions.