Act Now! Economy-destroying, tax increasing “family leave” bill to be heard this Saturday

The name of HB 11 has changed. It is now the: “Welcome Child and Family Wellness Leave Act” (formerly Paid Family and Medical Leave). But, the bill is up for a hearing on Saturday in the Senate Tax, Business & Transportation committee. You can find details on the hearing including a link to testify online here. 

The bill remains seriously problematic, especially in terms of future solvency and tax increases and possible budget implications. It  now provides 6 weeks per year, except for welcome child leave, which allows for up to 12 weeks.

The revised bill ADDS a $3,000 welcome child refund, to be paid to one of the child’s parents each month for the three months immediately following the birth or adoption of the child for a total of $9,000.

This bill remains an expensive and dangerous tax hike on New Mexicans and New Mexico businesses. Here are the members of the committee along with their office numbers and emails and priority for contacting them. This is a committee that COULD kill this harmful bill. The main Roundhouse switchboard number is 505-986-4300 the extension is listed under office number: