The bill amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code to clarify the rights of state and political subdivision employees who are members of the national guard or armed forces reserves when called to active military duty. 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 without loss of status or efficiency rating during their active service. 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, and outlines options for employees regarding time off for military duty.

Additionally, the bill revises the definition of "veteran" to include individuals who have served on federal active duty for at least 180 days or for the full period they were called 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