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Senate committee approves bill clarifying police leave accrual and a six-month continuing-education grace period
Summary
The Senate Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection unanimously approved two House bills: HB 369, which clarifies how certain city police departments may accrue annual paid leave, and HB 403, which creates a six-month grace period for required continuing education.
FRANKFORT — The Senate Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection unanimously approved two House bills on a voice and roll-call vote Tuesday, clearing HB 369 and HB 403 for the full Senate.
House Bill 369, carried to the committee by Representative Mark Hart, clarifies how municipal police departments in cities formerly classified as second and third class may allow officers to accrue the 15 days of annual paid leave required under Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS). Representative Mark Hart said the bill does not change the leave requirement but “provides needed clarity on the accrual process,” allowing departments to adopt policies such as monthly accrual so the 15 days accumulate incrementally over a calendar year.
The committee also considered House Bill 403, introduced by Representative Deanna…
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