This bill aims to revise leave time policies for public employees who are veterans or in state active duty status. It introduces provisions that allow time spent in state active duty to count towards annual leave and sick leave accrual. Specifically, the bill amends Section 2-18-614 to include that active duty under Title 32 and Title 10 of the U.S. Code will be considered service for state employment, and it requires official documentation to verify such service.

Additionally, the bill increases the sick leave accrual rate for permanent full-time employees with a 100% disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to 15 working days per year, up from the standard 12 days. This change is reflected in the amendments to Section 2-18-618, which also maintains the requirement that employees must be continuously employed for 90 days before being entitled to paid sick leave. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 2-18-614, 2-18-618