SB241

To Amend the Uniform Attendance and Leave Policy Act; and to Grant Paid Leave to Public Employees in the Event of the Death of a Public Employee's Family Member or Child.

J. Scott · 2025 Regular Session · Notification that SB241 is now Act 885 · Act 885

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TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY ACT; AND TO GRANT PAID LEAVE TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES IN THE EVENT OF THE DEATH OF A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S FAMILY MEMBER OR CHILD.

Said about this bill

22 mentions · 20 meetings · 9 named speakers

Senate Convenes

April 14, 2025

Matched: “…Bill 106 by joint budget, Senate Bill 124 by joint budget, Senate Bill 241 by Senator Scott, compared the enrolled copies of the origi…”

... joint budget, Senate Bill 106 by joint budget, Senate Bill 124 by joint budget, Senate Bill 241 by Senator Scott, compared the enrolled copies of the original, Find the same correctly enrolled and at 8.19 a.m. this morning delivered to the

Chair · 9:25 in the video

Senate Convenes

April 10, 2025 · on the agenda

Matched: “…Calendar. Committee on State Agencies, to whom was referred Senate Bill 241 by Senator Scott, recommended due pass to concur in House A…”

...es, to whom was referred Senate Joint Resolution 6 by Senator King, recommended due pass. Calendar. Committee on State Agencies, to whom was referred Senate Bill 241 by Senator Scott, recommended due pass to concur in House Amendment No. 1.

Chair · 18:33 in the video

the calendar, please. Motion to concur a House Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 241.

Senator Jamie Scott · 57:49 in the video

One on the top is going to be Senate Bill 241.

Chair (Senator Jimmy Hickey, Jr) · 1:49:53 in the video

...ator Scott. Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to concur House Amendment to Senate Bill 241. Arkansas Systems worked with the Governor's Office. They were in a different section of code. That's what this amendment does, and I would appr...

Senator Jamie Scott · 1:49:59 in the video

Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 241. I need to repeat that y'all want me to read all of that. OK. All right, everybody, anybody

Chair (Senator Jimmy Hickey, Jr) · 1:50:21 in the video

Okay, it's passed. Senate Bill 241 by Senator Scott to amend the Uniform Attendance and Leave Policy Act and to grant paid leave to

1:50:50 in the video

the vote? Okay, seeing none, please roll the vote. Okay, anyone want to change their vote? Okay, seeing none, please cast up the ballot. 35 yeas, 0 nay. Senate Bill 241 is passed.

Senator Jimmy Hickey, Jr · 1:51:35 in the video

35, 0, nay, Senate Bill 241 is passed. As amended, please return to the house. I'm

Chair (Senator Jimmy Hickey, Jr) · 1:51:56 in the video

Agenda items (1)

SB241 TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY ACT; AND TO GRANT PAID LEAVE TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES IN THE EVENT OF THE DEATH OF A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S FAMILY MEMBER OR CHILD.

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs-Senate

April 10, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (Senate) · on the agenda

Matched: “…AND PICKUP TRUCK ACQUISITION ACT FOR THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. SB241 J. Scott TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY A…”

Agenda items (1)

SB241 J. Scott TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY ACT; AND TO GRANT PAID LEAVE TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES IN THE EVENT OF THE DEATH OF A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S FAMILY MEMBER OR CHILD.

House Convenes

April 8, 2025 · on the agenda

Matched: “SB241 J. Scott Pilkington TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEA…”

vote of 90 yeas, 2 nay, and 0 present, the bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 241. Senate Bill

Chair (Representative Brian S. Evans) · 2:52:40 in the video

the bill, for the bill? Representative Pilkington is closed for the bill. The question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 241. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk.

Chair (Representative Brian S. Evans) · 2:54:14 in the video

Agenda items (1)

SB241 J. Scott Pilkington TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY ACT; AND TO GRANT PAID LEAVE TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES IN THE EVENT OF THE DEATH OF A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S FAMILY MEMBER OR CHILD.

House Convenes

April 7, 2025 · on the agenda

Matched: “SB241 J. Scott Pilkington TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEA…”

Representative Erin Pilkington, we will pass over Senate Bill 241 tonight. Mr. Clerk, please read

Chair (Representative Brian S. Evans) · 7:46:09 in the video

Agenda items (1)

SB241 J. Scott Pilkington TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY ACT; AND TO GRANT PAID LEAVE TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES IN THE EVENT OF THE DEATH OF A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S FAMILY MEMBER OR CHILD.

House Convenes

April 3, 2025

Matched: “…referred House Bill 1846. That's about 1925, Hasville 1929, Senate Bill 241, Senate Bill 343. Beg leave report and the same considerati…”

... respectfully submitted. Representative Galloway, Chair. Mr. Speaker, we're your committee on state agencies and governmental affairs to whom was referred. House Bill 1846. House Bill 1925. House Bill 1929. Senate Bill 241. Senate Bill 343.

Chair · 6:15 in the video

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs- House

April 2, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “…'S TOTAL SERVICE TIME FOR ANNUAL LEAVE ACCRUAL CALCULATION. SB241 J. Scott TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY A…”

This is House, I'm sorry, Senate Bill 241. Staff's going to pass out the amendment.

Chair (Representative Jimmy Gazaway) · 1:17:02 in the video

Aye. All those opposed, the amendment's been adopted. Representative Pilkington, you're recognized to present Senate Bill 241

Chair (Representative Jimmy Gazaway) · 1:18:04 in the video

Agenda items (1)

SB241 J. Scott TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY ACT; AND TO GRANT PAID LEAVE TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES IN THE EVENT OF THE DEATH OF A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S FAMILY MEMBER OR CHILD.

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs- House

April 2, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “…'S TOTAL SERVICE TIME FOR ANNUAL LEAVE ACCRUAL CALCULATION. SB241 J. Scott TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY A…”

Agenda items (1)

SB241 J. Scott TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY ACT; AND TO GRANT PAID LEAVE TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES IN THE EVENT OF THE DEATH OF A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S FAMILY MEMBER OR CHILD.

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs- House

March 31, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “SB241 J. Scott TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY A…”

Agenda items (1)

SB241 J. Scott TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY ACT; AND TO GRANT PAID LEAVE TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES IN THE EVENT OF THE DEATH OF A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S FAMILY MEMBER OR CHILD.

Senate Convenes

March 19, 2025 · on the agenda

Matched: “SB241 J. Scott TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY A…”

transmit to the house. Senate Bill 241 symbol

Chair · 1:02:44 in the video

to present Senate Bill 241. This bill will amend

Senator Jamie Scott · 1:03:10 in the video

not voting. Senate Bill 241 passes. Transmit.

Chair · 1:09:24 in the video

241. All in favor, clinch your motion on Senate Bill 241, please signify by saying aye. Any opposed? I have it. She

Chair · 1:09:44 in the video

Agenda items (1)

SB241 J. Scott TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY ACT; AND TO GRANT PAID LEAVE TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES IN THE EVENT OF THE DEATH OF A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S FAMILY MEMBER OR CHILD.

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs-Senate

March 18, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (Senate) · on the agenda

Matched: “Thank you. All right, Senator Scott. And you were running Senate Bill 241. Come on up. Of course,”

Thank you. All right, Senator Scott. And you were running Senate Bill 241. Come on up. Of course,

Chair (Senator Scott Flippo) · 2:17 in the video

Mr. Chair and members of the committee for the opportunity to present Senate Bill 241. This bill seeks to amend the uniform attendance policy to ensure

Senator Jamie Scott · 3:16 in the video

Agenda items (1)

SB241 J. Scott TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY ACT; AND TO GRANT PAID LEAVE TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES IN THE EVENT OF THE DEATH OF A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S FAMILY MEMBER OR CHILD.

Senate Convenes

March 17, 2025 · on the agenda

Matched: “SB241 - Scott TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY AC…”

withdraw Senate Bill 241 from state agencies for purposes of amendment. All those in favor of the

Senator Jamie Scott · 25:27 in the video

Agenda items (1)

SB241 - Scott TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY ACT; AND TO GRANT PAID LEAVE TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES IN THE EVENT OF THE DEATH OF A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S FAMILY MEMBER OR CHILD.

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs-Senate

March 13, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (Senate)

Matched: “…HE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. REGULAR AGENDA Number Sponsor Subtitle SB241 J. Scott TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY A…”

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs-Senate

March 11, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (Senate) · on the agenda

Matched: “…BLIC MEETINGS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967. SB241 J. Scott TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY A…”

Agenda items (1)

SB241 J. Scott TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY ACT; AND TO GRANT PAID LEAVE TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES IN THE EVENT OF THE DEATH OF A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S FAMILY MEMBER OR CHILD.

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs-Senate

March 11, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (Senate)

Matched: “…BLIC MEETINGS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967. SB241 J. Scott TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY A…”

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs-Senate

March 6, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (Senate)

Matched: “…EDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967 CONCERNING PUBLIC MEETINGS. SB241 J. Scott TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY A…”

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs-Senate

March 4, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (Senate)

Matched: “…EDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967 CONCERNING PUBLIC MEETINGS. SB241 J. Scott TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY A…”

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs-Senate

Feb. 27, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (Senate) · on the agenda

Matched: “SB241 J. Scott TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY A…”

Agenda items (1)

SB241 J. Scott TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY ACT; AND TO GRANT PAID LEAVE TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES IN THE EVENT OF THE DEATH OF A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S FAMILY MEMBER OR CHILD.

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs-Senate

Feb. 27, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (Senate)

Matched: “…ND APPRECIATION OF THE INTEGRATION OF HOXIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. SB241 J. Scott TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY A…”

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs-Senate

Feb. 25, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (Senate)

Matched: “…an TO DESIGNATE THE OFFICIAL DUCK OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. SB241 J. Scott TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY A…”

Documents (13)

Agenda — STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE, Apr 10, 2025 · April 10, 2025
Agenda — STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS- HOUSE, Apr 2, 2025 · April 2, 2025
Agenda — STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS- HOUSE, Apr 2, 2025 · April 2, 2025
Agenda — STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS- HOUSE, Mar 31, 2025 · March 31, 2025
Agenda — STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE, Mar 18, 2025 · March 18, 2025
Agenda — STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE, Mar 13, 2025 · March 13, 2025
Agenda — STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE, Mar 11, 2025 · March 11, 2025
Agenda — STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE, Mar 11, 2025 · March 11, 2025
Agenda — STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE, Mar 6, 2025 · March 6, 2025
Agenda — STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE, Mar 4, 2025 · March 4, 2025
Agenda — STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE, Feb 27, 2025 · Feb. 27, 2025
Agenda — STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE, Feb 27, 2025 · Feb. 27, 2025
Agenda — STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE, Feb 25, 2025 · Feb. 25, 2025

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