The bill amends the Uniform Attendance and Leave Policy Act to allow public employees to receive military service credit for prior military service when calculating their annual leave accrual rate. Specifically, it introduces a new subsection that stipulates employees who have retired from military service, been honorably discharged, or served in the Arkansas National Guard or military reserve units before their employment with the State of Arkansas are eligible for this credit. The bill outlines the necessary documentation required to verify military service, including various forms that reflect years of service.

Additionally, the bill specifies that military service credit will not be granted for active-duty service accrued while the individual was concurrently employed by the State of Arkansas. It clarifies that current members of the Arkansas National Guard or military reserve units cannot receive credit for career points accrued during any year in which they were also state employees. This legislation aims to recognize and reward the service of military personnel by allowing them to benefit from their service time in terms of annual leave accrual.

Statutes affected:
SB 357: 21-4-204
Act 572: 21-4-204