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- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
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Authorizes an additional thirty days military leave for public employees who are absent on military duty
In Senate Committee · Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs · Sponsor Darryl Towns
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Title of bill
An act to amend the military law, in relation to authorizing additional paid leave for public employees who are absent on military duty
Purpose
This bill authorizes additional thirty days military leave for public employees who are absent on military duty.
Summary of provisions
Section 242(5) of the military law is amended by increasing the number of days for which a public employee shall be paid his or her salary while engaged in the performance of ordered military duty from a total of 30 days or 22 working days to 60 days and 52 working days.
Justification
Currently, state law allows public employees to receive 30 days of paid leave a year for military service. At one time, reservists employed in Bosnia were given an additional thirty days of military leave. Brave men and women who leave their homes and families to bravely answer the call of duty should be fairly compensated.
Legislative history
2009: Referred to Veterans, Homeland Security and Military 2007-08: S.5185/ Referred to Veterans, Homeland Security and Military
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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