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Committee backs bill to expand military leave for National Guard members who are public employees
Summary
The committee reported Senate Bill 24 24, which would increase paid military leave for National Guard members who are also state or municipal employees from 15 days to 21 days to reflect expanded training and certification obligations since the statute's origin in the 1970s.
The chair told the committee that Senate Bill 24 24 would amend existing language to increase the number of days National Guard members who are state or municipal employees may take for military duties from 15 to 21 days.
He said the original allowance dates from the early 1970s and no longer reflects the increased amount of training and certification that the Guard requires. "Since then, the National Guard has a lot more training that goes on, a lot more certifications," the chair said, arguing the change prevents service members from depleting personal leave by midyear.
The chair noted no fiscal note was attached because the legislation does not appropriate new funds; it would, however, mean additional absences for employers. After a short presentation and no questions from committee members, a motion that the title was sufficient to pass was offered and the chair announced the ayes had it; the bill was reported out of committee for further consideration.
