Scored 9/10 on whether it helps or hurts everyday people.
The Sick & Parental Bill
Alaska workers could get paid sick and parental leave
Unemployment Ben; Paid Leave: Parent/sick
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would give workers paid time off when they are sick or have a new baby, and help with unemployment money, so they don't lose pay.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill is good for regular people because it would make sure you get paid if you are sick or need to care for a new baby. It would also help people get unemployment money if they lose their job. This means you would not have to choose between your health or family and your paycheck. Some businesses might say these new rules cost them more money. But right now, the bill has passed one part of the government, so it is important to know about it as it keeps moving forward.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- It would create rules for paid sick leave for workers.
- It would start a program for paid time off when a parent has a new child.
- It would change how unemployment money works for people.
- It would change how employers pay into the unemployment system.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Louise Stutes (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Charles Kopp (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
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Sources
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