Bill No.: HB0018                  Drafter:  JWL

LSO No.:  07LSO-0103              Effective Date:  7/1/2007

Enrolled Act No.:  HEA0015

Chapter No.:       23

Prime Sponsor:     Joint Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs Interim Committee

Catch Title:       Military Service Relief Act amendments.

Subject:  Modifies protections for military service members who are state employees under the Military Service Relief Act.

Summary/Major Elements:  This act:

· Amends the definition of "service in the uniformed services" to include all active duty and active state service, in addition to training activities.

· Specifies that employees of community colleges are covered by the Act.

· Extends employment reinstatement rights and state retirement military credits from four years to five years of military service.

Comments:

· Popular name:  Military Service Relief Act