DISASTER RELIEF LEAVE OF ABSENCE
House Bill 5488
Sponsor: Rep. Paul DeWeese
Committee: Employment Relations, Training and Safety
Complete to 12-13-01
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5488 AS INTRODUCED 12-11-01
House Bill 5488 would amend the Emergency Management Act to enable state employees to take a disaster relief leave of absence in some circumstances.
The bill specifies that unless prohibited by the Civil Service Commission, a state employee who was skilled in emergency assistance, could take a leave of absence to provide disaster or emergency relief assistance in this state. The bill further specifies that this state would not penalize or otherwise take adverse action against a state employee who took an authorized leave of absence to provide disaster or emergency relief assistance.
MCL 30.406
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.