This bill proposes updates to current statutes regarding military leave for public officers and employees, specifically expanding the scope of leave granted to members of the National Guard and U.S. Armed Forces Reserves. Under the new provisions, leaves of absence will be granted for all days during which these individuals are under competent military orders for active duty or training, replacing the previous language that limited leave to specific training duties and attendance at camps, maneuvers, formations, or drills to attend camps, maneuvers, formations or armory drills. Additionally, the bill clarifies that employers cannot refuse leave for the purpose of complying with military orders for training. Furthermore, the bill modifies the language regarding the entitlement of officers and employees to leave without loss of time or efficiency rating. The current statute specifies that leave is granted for engaged in field training, which will be updated to under competent military orders. The bill also ensures that the time spent on military leave will not affect vacation rights, maintaining that the period of time spent in training will not be deducted from vacation entitlements. Overall, these changes aim to provide broader protections and clearer guidelines for military leave for public employees.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 26-168, 38-610
House Engrossed Version: 26-168, 38-610
Chaptered Version: 26-168, 38-610