Provides that public officers and employees of the state who are members of the United States Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol or the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Pilots shall be granted leave from work with pay to participate in emergency services during certain air force assigned missions.
Impact
Upon enactment, S09406 would formalize the existing practice by explicitly allowing civil service employees to take paid leave for active participation in specified emergency services. This change aims to ensure that members engaged in critical emergency responses do not suffer financial losses while fulfilling their volunteer duties. It aims to support the morale and readiness of volunteer members of civil defense initiatives, reflecting a commitment to both community service and military preparedness.
Summary
Bill S09406 aims to amend the civil service law of New York to provide paid leave for public officers and employees who are members of the United States Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol or the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Pilots. The bill specifically grants these members the right to leave work with compensation when participating in emergency services during declared state emergencies or while on air force assigned missions. This is a significant addition to support military-related volunteer activities and enhance emergency response capabilities.
Contention
While the bill is primarily supportive, there may be concerns from some quarters regarding the implications for public service staffing during emergencies. Critics might argue that such leave could potentially affect staffing levels in critical public service sectors during crises. However, the need for effective emergency response often justifies such measures, balancing the needs of public safety with the recognition of volunteer commitments.
Notable_points
One notable point in the bill is the provision that no loss of seniority, sick leave, or other benefits will occur during the leave. This indicates a robust approach to protecting the rights of public officers while encouraging their involvement in volunteer emergency services. The specifics of leave duration—capped at twenty days per calendar year—also provide a clear structure for both employees and governmental agencies.
Same As
Provides that public officers and employees of the state who are members of the United States Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol or the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Pilots shall be granted leave from work with pay to participate in emergency services during certain air force assigned missions.
Provides that public officers and employees of the state who are members of the United States Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol or the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Pilots shall be granted leave from work with pay to participate in emergency services during certain air force assigned missions.
To Modernize References To The United States Armed Forces; And To Amend Armed Forces And Uniformed Services Listings To Include The United States Space Force.
Relates to certificates of honorable separation from or service in the armed forces of the United States; provides that such certificates shall be forwarded to the appropriate local veterans' service agency within 60 days of receipt.
Relates to certificates of honorable separation from or service in the armed forces of the United States; provides that such certificates shall be forwarded to the appropriate local veterans' service agency within 60 days of receipt.
Includes the Space Force as being members of the armed forces or veterans eligible for certain credits and benefits that are available to other active and veteran members of the armed forces.
Includes the Space Force as being members of the armed forces or veterans eligible for certain credits and benefits that are available to other active and veteran members of the armed forces.