Bill: SB 73, 85(R) - 2017

Committee

Senate Finance

2nd Chamber Committee

House General Investigating & Ethics

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Yes Neutral Neutral Neutral Positive Neutral

Author(s)

Jane Nelson

Co-Author(s)

Paul Bettencourt
Royce West

Sponsor(s)

Charlie Geren

Bill Caption

Relating to leave policy and procedures for state employees.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

Under current law, an administrative head at a state agency can grant emergency leave for any reason they deem as good cause. SB 73 would require state agencies to adopt a clear policy governing employee leave and for that policy to be published on the agency’s website. Reports would be sent to the comptroller regarding employees granted more than 32 hours of emergency leave, why they were granted leave, and how long they were gone.

Vote Recommendation Notes

This bill supports limited government by creating greater accountability and transparency in our state agencies with respect to emergency leave. For this reason, we support SB 73.

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