2009 House Bill 4751

Mandate employers give leave to departing military family member

Introduced in the House

April 1, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Brian Calley (R-87)

To mandate that employers grant 10 days of leave to the spouse or parent of a member of the U.S. military reserves or national guard called to active duty (not including training). The bill does not mandate the leave be paid but does require that any benefits be continued during the leave time.

Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security

April 28, 2009

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 6, 2009

Amendment offered by Rep. Justin Amash (R-72)

To establish that if an employee eligible for the leave mandated by this bill already has accrued leave time, he or she must use that first.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Passed in the House 106 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 7, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs