HB 2251 - DIGEST

Provides that if, on or after November 1, 2004, an officer or employee of the state is called into the federal service of the United States for a period exceeding thirty days, the officer or employee shall receive from the state the difference between his or her normal pay while employed by the state and his or her pay and allowances while in the service of the United States if the pay and allowances while in the service of the United States is less than his or her pay while employed by the state.

Provides that the officer or employee shall also continue to receive from the state any pension and retirement benefits he or she was receiving prior to being called to federal service as long as he or she continues to make any necessary employee contributions to those benefits that he or she would be making if still regularly employed by the state. Payment and benefits provided for a mobilization under this provision shall not exceed four years.