Authorizes additional paid leave for public employees who are absent on military duty

Authorizes additional paid leave for public employees who are absent on military duty up to sixty days or fifty-two working days.

VETO MESSAGE - No. 112 TO THE SENATE: I am returning herewith, without my approval, the following bill: Senate Bill Number 3318, entitled: "AN ACT to amend the military law, in relation to authorizing addi- tional paid leave for public employees who are absent on military duty" NOT APPROVED Currently, employees are entitled to up to thirty days of paid leave when they are away on military duty. This bill would double that amount, allowing an employee to receive up to 60 days of paid leave. New York is currently among the few states that offer the largest amount of paid leave at 30 days. This bill would impose significant costs upon the State which have not been accounted for in the State financial plan. Accordingly, this bill should be discussed during the budget process. Therefore, I am constrained to veto this bill. The bill is disapproved. (signed) KATHY HOCHUL __________...