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H0544
Idaho Military Leave Time Increase
Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 7:59 AM
In one sentence
This law increases the yearly limit on paid military leave for Idaho state employees from 120 hours to 160 hours.
What it does
- Amends Section 46-216 of the Idaho Code regarding leaves of absence for military duty.
- Increases the annual amount of paid military leave from 120 hours to 160 hours per calendar year.
- Ensures employees do not lose pay, time credit, or efficiency rating while on this leave.
- Requires that employees with uncommon work schedules have their leave prorated based on their biweekly pay period.
Who it affects
- Idaho state officers and employees who are current members of the National Guard.
- Idaho state officers and employees who are current reservists in U.S. armed forces.
- State agencies responsible for administering leave under federal Office of Personnel Management guidance.
Limits and unknowns
- The law does not specify the process for requesting this time off or required paperwork.
- Leave calculations for uncommon tours rely on federal Office of Personnel Management definitions, which are referenced but not listed in detail here.
- The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Military Leave
- Paid time off from work for state employees to perform military duty ordered or authorized by law.
- Uncommon Tours of Duty
- Work schedules that differ from the standard pattern, requiring leave hours to be calculated proportionally based on biweekly pay periods.
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Official summary
Leave of absence, military
Official activity
Bill history
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