ASSEMBLY STATE GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY, No. 1669

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED: APRIL 22, 1996

      The Assembly State Government Committee reports favorably Assembly, No. 1669.

      At present, a leave of absence with pay is given to every police officer or firefighter who is a duly authorized representative of certain specified organizations to attend any State or national convention of the organization. The leave of absence is for the duration of the convention with a reasonable time allowed for travel to and from the convention. This bill adds the Emerald Society to that list of organizations.