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Committee raises military leave for first responders, citing equity for nonstandard schedules
CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - SENATE · April 4, 2023
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Summary
HB 17 03 would increase paid military leave for firefighters and law enforcement from 120 to 168 hours and allow banking up to two years to account for atypical duty schedules; the committee approved the bill after sponsors said it equalizes leave for 56‑hour workweeks.
Representative Wade Andrews explained HB 17 03 would increase paid military leave from 120 to 168 hours and permit officers and firefighters to bank leave for up to two years, aiming to…
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