SB0220Introduced in the Senate
MILITARY FUNERAL HONORS LEAVE
Introduced by Mike Porfirio, District 11
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Family Military Leave Act. Changes the name of the Act to the "Military Leave Act". Provides that an employee may use up to 8 hours per calendar month to participate in a funeral honors detail, up to a total of 40 hours per calendar year, or more if authorized by the employer or if provided for in a collective bargaining agreement. Provides for requirements to take leave for funeral honors details. Provides that an employee that takes leave may do so in lieu of, and without having exhausted, his or her vacation leave, personal leave, compensatory leave, or any other leave that may be granted to the employee, including sick leave and disability leave. Defines terms. Provides that the employer of an employee that takes leave must pay the employee his or her regular rate of pay for the leave taken to participate in a funeral honors detail. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0078
August 1, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · May 21, 2025
105
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
110 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Not Voting |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Labor
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
Postponed - Labor
Do Pass Labor; 016-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox
Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 025-000-000
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 105-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 1, 2025
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0078
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