New Bill Would Allow State Employees to Take Certain Type of Leave
Bill Introduced in Oklahoma State Legislature
A new bill has been introduced in the Oklahoma State Legislature that would allow state employees to take certain types of leave. The bill, SB193, is currently in the committee process and has not yet been voted on by the full legislature. If passed, the bill would allow state employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year for certain qualifying events, such as the birth or adoption of a child, the serious illness of a family member, or the need to care for a family member who is deployed overseas.
Bill Would Provide Flexibility for State Employees
Supporters of the bill say that it would provide much-needed flexibility for state employees who need to take time off for family or medical reasons. They argue that the current system, which only allows state employees to take unpaid leave for a limited number of reasons, is too restrictive and does not meet the needs of modern families. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, say that it would be too expensive and would lead to a decrease in productivity.
Bill Faces Uncertain Future
The future of SB193 is uncertain. The bill has been assigned to the Senate Appropriations Committee, which will hold a hearing on the bill at a later date. If the bill is passed out of committee, it will then go to the full Senate for a vote. If it passes the Senate, it will then go to the House of Representatives for consideration.
The bill has received mixed reactions from state employees. Some employees support the bill, saying that it would provide them with much-needed flexibility. Others, however, are concerned about the potential cost of the bill and the impact it could have on productivity.
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