Hinrichsen’s Bipartisan Bill to Protect Employee Leave for Colorado National Guard Service Wins Committee Approval

HB23-1045 clarifies that members of the Colorado National Guard are entitled to the equivalent of three weeks leave for military training or active service

DENVER, CO – Today, Senator Nick Hinrichsen’s, D-Pueblo, bipartisan bill to guarantee the equivalent of three weeks of leave for National Guard service or training passed the Senate State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee with unanimous support.

Cosponsored by Senator Byron Pelton, R-Sterling, HB23-1045 modifies existing laws surrounding leave for Colorado National Guard service from 15 days to the equivalent of three weeks to better accommodate individuals who work non-traditional schedules. Affected individuals will be allowed to use paid time off or to receive leave without pay for their obligations.

“Members of the Colorado National Guard make great sacrifices to protect our country and keep us safe, and they deserve to be accommodated for their service to our state,” said Hinrichsen. “I am proud to have worked with members of both parties to create a system of leave that works for all employee schedules so that members of Colorado’s military community are adequately compensated for their service.”

HB23-1045 will now move to consideration on the Senate floor. You can follow the bill’s progress HERE.