Veterans (Veteran Employment)

This bill revises leave policies for Montana public employees who are veterans or serving in state active duty. It requires time spent in state active duty to count toward annual and sick leave accrual, and increases sick leave for veterans with a 100% disability rating from 12 to 15 working days per year. Employees must provide VA verification to qualify for the enhanced sick leave rate. The changes directly affect public employees with military service or state active duty status, ensuring their service time is fully recognized in leave calculations.