ASSEMBLY STATE GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY, No. 1032

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED: APRIL 22, 1996

      The Assembly State Government Committee reports favorably Assembly, No. 1032.

      This bill permits State employees who are certified disaster service volunteers of the American Red Cross a leave of absence with pay for up to 10 work days each year and an additional leave of absence without pay for up to 10 work days each year to participate in specialized relief services for the American Red Cross. Such leave is contingent upon the request of the American Red Cross for the service of the State employee and upon the approval of that employee's appointing authority.

      This bill was prefiled for introduction in the 1996 session pending technical review. As reported, the bill includes the changes required by technical review, which has been performed.