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FL S1050
Bill
Status
6/19/2020
Primary Sponsor
Governmental Oversight and Accountability
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AI Summary
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Expands disaster volunteer leave eligibility from American Red Cross certified volunteers to any state employee who volunteers with a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization for disaster response or recovery
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Increases leave allowance from 15 working days to 120 working hours in any 12-month period
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Redefines "disaster" as any event resulting in a state of emergency declared by the Governor of Florida or any other U.S. state or territory
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Simplifies approval process for out-of-state disaster service, requiring only agency head approval instead of Governor and Cabinet approval
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Requires employees to attest to completing volunteer service and provide details on time served and services rendered after using leave
Legislative Description
Disaster Volunteer Leave for State Employees
Last Action
Chapter No. 2020-36
6/19/2020