Requests the State Civil Service Commission to consult with and advise the LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans and LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport on the feasibility and desirability of participating in the state employee leave transfer program
Impact
If adopted, this resolution could facilitate the inclusion of LSU Health Sciences Center employees in the leave transfer program, providing them access to additional leave during personal or family emergencies. This could substantially improve the support for faculty and staff who face significant life events that require extra time away from work, such as caregiving or health issues. Additionally, participation in the program could foster a sense of community and mutual support among employees, ultimately enhancing workplace morale.
Summary
House Resolution 272 calls upon the State Civil Service Commission to consult with LSU Health Sciences Center campuses in New Orleans and Shreveport regarding the potential for their participation in the state employee leave transfer program. This program allows state employees to contribute their unused leave, which can then be redistributed to colleagues suffering personal emergencies. The resolution emphasizes the need for a thorough assessment to determine the feasibility and desirability of such participation in the program.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding HR 272 appears to be positive, reflecting a collective interest in expanding employee support systems within the LSU Health Sciences Center. The initiative has garnered broad support among legislators, as indicated by the unanimous vote in favor of the resolution. The consensus underscores a shared recognition of the importance of providing adequate leave options for state employees facing crises.
Contention
While the resolution itself does not seem to face substantial opposition, the discussions around the implementation details could reveal areas of contention, particularly regarding administrative feasibility and the potential impact on resource allocation. The need for a report from the LSU Health Sciences Center campuses regarding the implications of participating in the program suggests that stakeholders will carefully evaluate any challenges before moving forward.
Requests the Dept. of Civil Service to consult with and advise the LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans and LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport regarding participation in the state employee leave transfer program.
Provides for a limitation relative to certain appropriations for hospitals asssociated with the LSU Health Sciences Center of Shreveport, the LSU Health Sciences Center at New Orleans, and the LSU Health Care Services Division. (7/1/17) (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
Transfers management of the state's leasing of the John J. Hainkel, Jr., Home from the La. Dept. of Health to the LSU Health Sciences Center at New Orleans
Authorizes the LSU Board of Supervisors to increase tuition and fee amounts for the LSU Health Sciences Center- N.O. Schools of Medicine and Dentistry and the LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport School of Medicine (RE +$1,150,000 SG RV See Note)