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North Dakota House Bill HB1606

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

North Dakota House Bill HB1606

Introduced
1/20/25  
Refer
1/20/25  

Caption

Sick leave for state employees.

Impact

The proposed changes through HB 1606 are expected to have significant implications for state employees' benefits and overall workplace policies in North Dakota. By clearly defining the sick leave and annual leave entitlements, the bill aims to enhance employee welfare and promote a healthier workplace environment. The mechanisms for compensating unused sick leave are also likely to provide a safety net for employees, ensuring they are rewarded for their long-term dedication to state service. This could potentially lead to increased job satisfaction and employee retention within state agencies.

Summary

House Bill 1606 aims to amend Section 54-06-14 of the North Dakota Century Code concerning sick leave provisions for state employees. This bill seeks to provide a structured framework for sick leave and annual leave allowances, establishing minimum and maximum ranges based on tenure. Specifically, it stipulates that state employees are entitled to a minimum of one working day of sick leave per month, escalating to a maximum of one and a half days, depending on the length of service. The bill also addresses the compensation for unused sick leave, enabling employees with ten continuous years of state service to receive a lump sum payment for their accrued sick leave when they leave state employment.

Contention

While the bill sets to standardize sick leave entitlements, there may be points of contention regarding its implementation and impact across various state departments. Concerns may arise about the potential burden on state budgets, especially if a considerable number of employees claim lump sum payments for unused sick leave. Additionally, discussions may be prompted about the flexibility afforded to individual agencies in creating rules that govern these leaves, as the effectiveness of the bill may hinge on how uniformly these rules are applied across different sectors of state employment.

Latest HB1606 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

ND SB2198

State employee family medical leave.

ND SB2239

Public employees retirement system main system plan employer and employee contribution rates and participation in the public employees retirement system defined contribution plan; to provide an appropriation; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date.

ND HB1486

Public employees retirement system retirement plan contribution rates upon reaching full funding; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date.

ND HB1039

Public employees retirement system retirement plan contribution rates upon reaching full funding; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date.

ND HB1040

Public employees retirement system retirement plan contribution rates upon reaching full funding and balance transfer when opting to participate in the defined contribution plan; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a transfer; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date.

ND HB1548

The public employees retirement system retirement plans; to provide an exemption; to provide a contingent effective date; and to provide an effective date.

ND HB1460

A paid family medical leave program and an income tax credit for contributions paid into the paid family medical leave fund on behalf of eligible employees; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; and to provide an effective date.

ND SB2393

The state leave sharing program, capitol grounds rent collections, and the law enforcement retirement program; to provide for a transfer; to provide an exemption; to provide a report; to provide for a retroactive application; and to provide an effective date.

ND HB1547

The membership of the public employees retirement system board; to provide for duties of the public employees retirement system and public employees retirement system board; to provide for a transition; to provide an exemption; to provide for retroactive application; and to provide an effective date.

ND SB2015

A transfer of Bank of North Dakota profits to a water infrastructure revolving loan fund; to provide for a transfer; to provide an exemption; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide a report; to provide a penalty; to provide for application; to provide a retroactive effective date; to provide a contingent effective date; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.