Gary Byrne
- Republican
- Senator
- District 47
Author
Allows a local officeholder to take a leave of absence from office when the local officeholder: (1) is caring for a child after the birth of the child or placement of the child with the local officeholder for adoption or foster care; (2) is caring for a spouse, child, or parent who has a serious health condition; (3) has a serious health condition and is unable to perform the duties of the office; (4) is called into active duty in the armed forces of the United States or national guard; and (5) is eligible for qualifying exigency leave arising out of the fact that the local officeholder's spouse, child, or parent is ordered into active duty in the armed forces of the United States or national guard. Sets forth notice requirements. Provides that the local officeholder's office must be filled by a temporary appointment in the same manner as a vacancy created by a resignation is filled. Makes corresponding changes.
First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
Referred to the House
Cosponsor: Representative King
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 72: yeas 47, nays 2
House sponsor: Representative Miller D
Amendment #2 (Pol) failed; voice vote
Amendment #4 (Byrne) prevailed; voice vote
Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed
Senators Schmitt, Bohacek, Dernulc, Yoder added as coauthors
Committee report: do pass, adopted
Senator Gaskill added as second author
Senator Buck added as third author
First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
Authored by Senator Byrne
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
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| Engrossed Senate Bill (H) | |
| Senate Bill (S) | |
| Introduced Senate Bill (S) |
| Document | Format |
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| Fiscal Note: SB0282.03.ENGS.FN002 | |
| Fiscal Note: SB0282.03.ENGS.FN001 |
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