DIGEST
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the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Jefferson HB No. 1128
Abstract: Authorizes employees of institutions of higher education who are veterans to attend
Veterans' Day related events with pay.
Present law requires each institution of higher education to designate a maximum of 14 legal
holidays per calendar year to be observed by its employees.
Proposed law requires the institution to allow employees who are veterans as defined by present
law (R.S. 29:251.2) to attend events related to Veterans' Day with compensation for no more than
four hours when such activities occur on a regularly scheduled workday.
(Amends R.S. 1:55(F))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Judiciary to the original bill.
1. Changed the provision which allowed all employees to attend events related to
Veteran's Day to allow only employees who are veterans to attend the events.