SB 1520
Authorizes the Director of the Employment Department to adopt rules establishing an accounting system for handling moneys in the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2026 Regular Session
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(at the request of Senate Interim Committee on Labor and Business)
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Oregon Employment Department to create rules for managing the money in the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund. Specifically, it authorizes the Director of the Employment Department to establish an accounting system to track how funds are used for paying benefits. This system will allow for allocating funds based on the type of leave taken and potentially restrict benefit payments to employee or employer contributions, as determined by the director. The bill takes effect 91 days after the legislative session ends.
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Senate Interim Committee on Labor and Business
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Supporters of Senate Bill 1520 argue that the legislation protects Oregon's Paid Leave Trust Fund from federal taxation by allowing the state to label medical leave benefits as post-tax, thereby bypassing a potential tax grab. This approach is seen as elegant and cost-effective, enabling the program to remain solvent even if employer contributions are not utilized. By taking this step, the state can ensure that the trust fund continues to pay all benefits to eligible employees, providing a vital safety net for workers during medical leave.
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