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NY S05268

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/12/2015

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Croci

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Military Law Section 242 to provide additional paid leave for state public officers and employees with military combat experience
  • Current law allows up to 30 days or 22 working days (whichever is greater) per calendar year for military duty, travel to and from duty
  • Employees with military combat experience (verified by DD-214 and Department of Defense documentation) are eligible for up to 40 days or 30 working days (whichever is greater) per calendar year
  • Extended leave for combat veterans also covers time spent utilizing healthcare services related to military duty
  • Identical limits of 40 days or 30 working days apply to any single continuous period of absence for combat veterans
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to authorizing additional paid leave for certain employees with military combat experience, while engaged in the performance of ordered military duty.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/17/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules6/17/2016
Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs1/6/2016
Rules6/25/2015
Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs5/12/2015

Full Bill Text

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