This bill amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code to clarify the rights of state and political subdivision employees who serve in the national guard or federal military service. It defines "officer or employee" to include members of the national guard and armed forces reserves, and establishes that these individuals are entitled to a leave of absence during their active service without loss of status or efficiency rating. The bill also stipulates that if an employee has been continuously employed for a specified period, they are entitled to twenty workdays of paid leave each calendar year. Additionally, it mandates that any leave necessitated by mobilization or emergency duty must be paid for the first thirty days.

Furthermore, the bill revises the definition of "veteran" to include individuals who have served on federal active duty for at least 180 days or the full period of their call to active duty, provided they were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. It also expands the definition to include current and former members of the national guard or reserve who meet certain criteria. The bill is declared an emergency measure, indicating its immediate importance for implementation.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 37-01-25
Adopted by the House Political Subdivisions Committee: 37-01-25, 37-01-40, 37-14-01.1
Enrollment: 37-01-25, 37-01-40, 37-14-01.1