S 2584
An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Irene O'Rourke, an employee of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services
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Bill overview
This bill creates a sick leave bank specifically for Irene O’Rourke, an employee of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. It allows her to accrue and use sick leave credits, which can be used by other employees in the same department who are also ill. The bill was enacted after being referred to and then concurred upon by the House of Representatives. This is part of a series of similar bills establishing sick leave banks for other state employees.
Key provisions
- Establishes a sick leave bank for Irene O’Rourke.
- The bank is within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services.
- O’Rourke can accrue and use sick leave credits.
- These credits can be used by other employees in the same department.
- The bill was enacted after House concurrence.
Who is affected
- Irene O’Rourke
- Employees of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services
- Other employees within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Notable changes
- Creates a specific sick leave bank for a single employee.
- No changes to existing sick leave laws are implied.
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Primary sponsor
Patrick M. O'Connor
Cosponsor
Patrick M. O'Connor
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Bill S.2584 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Irene O'Rourke, an employee of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2584) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Irene O'Rourke, employee of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Public Service.
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Presenter: Patrick M. O'Connor
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.2584
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/24/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 7/28/2025 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 7/28/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 8/7/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 8/14/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a new draft, see S2586 |
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