Bill > S0725

This bill modifies two sections of South Carolina law to prohibit state departments, local school districts, and charter schools from establishing "restricted leave periods" - times during which employees are not allowed to take their annual leave. Specifically, the bill amends Section 8-11-610 to prevent department heads from creating blackout periods for annual leave, and it also updates Section 59-25-47 to ensure that local school districts and charter schools cannot implement such restrictions or include provisions in employment contracts that would prevent employees from using their annual leave. The bill maintains existing provisions about annual leave accumulation, which allows state employees to earn and accumulate up to 45 days of annual leave, with some provisions for employees who had accumulated more leave before 1972. The legislation aims to provide more flexibility for employees in using their earned annual leave and goes into effect upon the Governor's approval.

Budget and Finance

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0725&session=126&summary=B