HI HB496

Requires the office of the lieutenant governor and department of labor and industrial relations to conduct an actuarial study on implementing a family leave insurance program providing up to 12 weeks of paid family leave per calendar year, including after federal Family and Medical Leave Act leave is exhausted.

Directs analysis of estimated costs, eligible employees, projected participation rates, premium rates, fund balances, and impact on the existing temporary disability insurance program, with interim report due 20 days before 2016 session and final report due 20 days before 2017 session.

Appropriates unspecified funds for fiscal years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 to conduct the actuarial study and prepare required reports.

Requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide service workers at least 1 hour of paid sick leave per 40 hours worked, up to 40 hours annually, beginning January 1, 2016, with carryover of up to 40 unused hours (aggregate maximum 80 hours).

Permits service workers to use paid sick leave for their own or family member's illness, medical care, preventative care, and in cases of family violence or sexual assault; excludes day/temporary workers and certain nonprofit organizations; effective July 1, 2059.