The bill amends the Uniform Attendance and Leave Policy Act by updating the definition of a "critical-need employee." Specifically, it expands the list of state agencies whose employees are classified as critical-need to include the Department of the Military, in addition to the existing agencies such as the Department of Corrections, Department of Health, and others.

In this amendment, the previous language that included the Department of Agriculture is deleted, while the new language adds the Department of the Military to the list of agencies that require staffing 24/7. This change aims to ensure that all necessary state services are adequately staffed at all times, reflecting the evolving needs of state operations.

Statutes affected:
HB 1514: 21-4-203(7)