Bill > SB0229

This bill modifies provisions related to state employee benefits, primarily by introducing a "paid time off" (PTO) system that will replace both annual leave II and sick leave for most employees starting on a date determined by the Division of Finance, with a deadline of July 1, 2027. Employees will have a one-time opportunity to elect between this new PTO program or a "legacy program" that retains existing annual leave II and sick leave accrual rules, along with specific retirement contribution benefits for qualifying employees. The bill also updates definitions for compensation and clarifies rules for converting unused leave into deferred compensation accounts, and modifies the matching contribution rates for state employees in defined contribution retirement plans, with different rates applying before and after the "change date" for legacy qualifying employees and Tier II qualifying employees. Additionally, it allows for the conversion of unused sick leave into continuing medical and life insurance benefits and establishes a framework for agencies to create leave bank programs where employees can voluntarily donate PTO to a centralized bank for distribution to eligible colleagues. Finally, the bill makes technical amendments to various sections concerning leave trust funds and compensation for certain state officers.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

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