SENATE BILL REPORT

                                    SB 5417

                            AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1991

Brief Description:  Granting paid leave for employees who are in training or on call as volunteer members of the emergency services.

SPONSORS:Senators Madsen and Conner.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

Staff:  Martin Lovinger (786‑7443)

Hearing Dates:February 18, 1991

BACKGROUND:

Under current law no leave provision is made for state civil and higher education employees who are in training or on call as volunteer fire fighters, law enforcement officers, search and rescue team members, or emergency medical technicians.

SUMMARY:

All higher education institutions shall provide paid leave for employees subject to Chapter 28B.16 RCW who are volunteers as listed above, when in training or on call.  All state agencies and departments shall provide paid leave for employees subject to Chapter 41.06 RCW who are volunteers as listed above, when in training or on call. 

Appropriation:  none

Revenue:  none

Fiscal Note:  available