HB694: Civil Air Patrol members; authorize granting of leave of absence to for certain emergency services.

Legislative Summary

An Act To Amend Section 25-3-92, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize State Agencies To Grant Up To Six Days Of Administrative Leave With Pay Within A Six-month Period To Employees Who Are Qualified Members Of The Mississippi Wing Of The Civil Air Patrol Participating In Official Emergency Services Missions; To Provide That Employees Of Any Public Or Private Business Or Industry, Who Are Active Members Of The Mississippi Wing Of The Civil Air Patrol, May Be Entitled, In The Discretion Of An Employee's Employer, To A Leave Of Absence From Their Respective Duties On All Days During Which They Participate In An Official Operational Emergency Services Mission For The Civil Air Patrol In This State Or In A State Contiguous To This State When The Civil Air Patrol Requests The Employee's Participation; And For Related Purposes.