Family and medical leave insurance fund - establishment and investment.

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[Editor's note: This section is effective upon proclamation of the governor for the votes cast November 3, 2020.] (1) There is hereby created in the state treasury the family and medical leave insurance fund. The fund consists of premiums paid pursuant to section 813.3-507 and revenues from revenue bonds issued in accordance with section 8-13.3-508 (2)(d). Money in the fund may be used only to pay revenue bonds; to reimburse employers who pay family and medical leave insurance benefits directly to employees in accordance with section 813.3-515 (1); and to pay benefits under, and to administer, the program pursuant to this part 5, including technology costs to administer the program and outreach services developed under section 8-13.3-520. Interest earned on the investment of money in the fund remains in the fund. Any money remaining in the fund at the end of a fiscal year remains in the fund and does not revert to the general fund or any other fund. State money in the fund is continuously appropriated to the division for the purpose of this section. The general assembly shall not appropriate money from the fund for the general expenses of the state.

(2) The division may seek, accept, and expend gifts, grants, and donations, including program-related investments and community reinvestment funds, to finance the costs of establishing and implementing the program.

Source: Initiated 2020: Entire part added, Proposition 118, effective upon proclamation of the Governor.

Editor's note: This section was originally numbered as 18-13.3-418 in Proposition 118 but was renumbered on revision for ease of location.


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