2008 House Bill 5632

Mandate employers give leave to departing military family member

Introduced in the House

Jan. 17, 2008

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

Jan. 30, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 12, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 14, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs