The bill amends section 54-06-14.7 of the North Dakota Century Code to establish a state leave sharing program for permanent state employees. This program allows employees to donate their accrued annual and sick leave to colleagues who are facing severe, extreme, or life-threatening conditions, or who are caring for an immediate relative or household member in similar circumstances. The bill specifies that temporary or contracted employees with limited-term appointments are not eligible to participate in this program. Additionally, it sets a limit on the use of donated leave, allowing employees to use no more than four months of donated leave within a twelve-month period.

The bill also includes provisions for medical certification, requiring verification from qualified medical professionals regarding the life-threatening nature of the medical condition and its expected duration. Notably, the language regarding the "severe, extreme, or" nature of the medical condition has been deleted, streamlining the criteria for eligibility. The human resource management services division is tasked with tracking leave usage and adopting necessary rules to implement the program effectively. The bill is designed to provide support to state employees during critical times while ensuring proper oversight and regulation of the leave-sharing process.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 54-06-14.7
Adopted by the House Government and Veterans Affairs Committee: 54-06-14.7
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 54-06-14.7
Enrollment: 54-06-14.7