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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 77(R)

SENATE BILL 188  

SENATE AUTHOR: Lindsay

EFFECTIVE: 09-01-01         

HOUSE SPONSOR: Elkins

Senate Bill 188 amends the Government Code to entitle a state employee who is an emergency medical services volunteer to a maximum of five days per year leave of absence without salary deduction to attend certain training. A state agency or institution of higher education may also grant the employee paid leave to respond to emergency situations, if the agency or institution has an established policy for granting such leave.