House Speaker Javier Martinez has announced that the Paid Family and Medical Leave will return to the next legislative session. State Rep. Christine Chandler, D-Los Alamos, sponsored SB 3 which had the momentum to pass this year but was tabled in the House as last year. The bill was a compromise between both advocates and opponents. It included reduced paid leave time for workers under specific circumstances, such as domestic violence or significant medical diagnoses. The bill also would have required employers to pay a 0.4% premium on employee wages. However, an amendment for carve outs for organizations with state contracts became a point of contention which led some Democrats to side with Republicans in voting against the bill.

Getting in touch with the representatives and lawmakers involved in advocating for Paid Family and Medical Leave can be critical. It is necessary to provide them with feedback and your concerns. If you are in need of information on how to contact Paid Family Leave representatives or need support, online resources such as eddcaller.com can help you get in contact with the right people and agencies.