HB 660 -- PUBLIC EMPLOYEES (Lumpe)

This bill changes holidays for state employees by eliminating
February 12, May 8, and the second Monday in October.  The bill
adds the day after Thanksgiving as a holiday.  In addition, the
bill provides 2 days of personal leave per year for state
employees.

FISCAL NOTE:  Savings to All State Funds of $2,798,340 for FY
1998, $2,938,257 for FY 1999, and $3,085,169 for FY 2000.

HB 660 -- PUBLIC EMPLOYEES

SPONSOR:  Lumpe

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass" by the Committee on
Governmental Organization and Review by a vote of 5 to 4.

This bill changes holidays for state employees by eliminating
February 12, May 8, and the second Monday in October.  The bill
adds the day after Thanksgiving as a holiday.  In addition, the
bill provides 2 days of personal leave per year for state
employees.

FISCAL NOTE:  Savings to All State Funds of $2,798,340 for FY
1998, $2,938,257 for FY 1999, and $3,085,169 for FY 2000.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that this bill comes from
recommendations made by the Governor's Task Force on Total
Compensation.  State employees have better benefits than the
private sector.  Employees would only have a net loss of one
day.  The state could provide better service and save money.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Lumpe; Governor's
Task Force on Total Compensation; and Office of Administration.

OPPONENTS:  Those who oppose the bill say that dedicated state
employees deserve the extra days.  The days pay honor to great
people like Lincoln and Columbus.

Testifying against the bill was Representative Bauer.

Steve Bauer, Research Analyst

HB 660 -- Public Employees

Sponsor:  Lumpe

This bill changes holidays for state employees by eliminating
February 12, May 8, and the second Monday in October.  The bill
adds the day after Thanksgiving as a holiday.  In addition, the
bill provides 2 days of personal leave per year for state
employees.