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AR HB1717

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/12/2021

Primary Sponsor

Mark Lowery

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 14-52-107(a) to modify sick leave accumulation rules for law enforcement officers employed by first and second class cities and incorporated towns
  • Maintains the accrual rate of 20 working days of sick leave per year, beginning one year after employment
  • Defines "working day" as determined by municipal ordinance
  • Allows unused sick leave to accumulate to a maximum of 60 days, or up to 90 days if authorized by city or town ordinance
  • Preserves the exception that sick leave accumulation counts toward computing years of service for retirement purposes
  • Approved April 12, 2021

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Sick Leave For Municipal Police Officers.

Last Action

Notification that HB1717 is now Act 655

4/12/2021

Committee Referrals

City, County & Local Affairs3/29/2021
City, County and Local Affairs3/11/2021

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