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Senate approves amendment reducing proposed school personal leave from 72 to 24 hours; bill moved to third reading
Summary
On a motion to reconsider, senators agreed to amend Bill 48 to change a proposed personal leave benefit from 72 hours to 24 hours per school year; the amendment was approved on the floor and the bill was moved to the third‑reading file.
Senators moved to reconsider Bill 48 and then approved a floor amendment that changed references in the bill from 72 hours of personal leave to 24 hours per school year for the covered group. The amendment was presented and supported on grounds of parity with active teachers and concerns about favoritism. After no objections, the amendment was ordered, and the bill as amended was placed on the third‑reading file.
Why it matters: The amendment changes the amount of personal leave provided in the bill and may affect personnel policy and payroll for the affected employer group if the bill becomes law.
Discussion and clarifications: Senators explained that the change aligns retirement or other targeted benefits with existing leave accruals for current employees. Floor speakers cited practical reasons related to school staffing and to avoid unequal treatment between current employees and retirees or targeted beneficiaries.
Outcome and next steps: The amendment to change 72 hours to 24 hours passed with no objections; the sponsor moved the bill to third reading and the motion was ordered. The bill will return for a third‑reading vote.
Context and limits: The floor record shows the amendment and the motion to move the bill; it does not include final roll‑call votes or implementation details beyond the statutory language change recorded on the floor.
