MO SB1619

Increases paid military leave for Missouri public employees in federal service from 120 hours to 38 working days per federal fiscal year

Extends job protections to volunteer firefighters who are National Guard or Armed Forces Reserve members, excluding monetary compensation benefits

Protects public employees on extended military duty from loss of position, seniority, accumulated leave, performance appraisal ratings, pay status, and work schedule assignments

Prohibits discrimination against organized militia members in public employment, with violations classified as a misdemeanor

Requires military leave to be charged only for hours the employee would have actually worked, with a minimum charge of one hour