Idaho § 46-216 - Leave of absence from regular duties for military duty
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 46-216 — Leave of absence from regular duties for military duty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-216. Leave of absence from regular duties for military duty
All officers and employees of the state of Idaho who are current members of the national guard or who are current reservists in the armed forces of the United States shall be entitled each calendar year to one hundred sixty (160) hours of military leave of absence from their respective duties without loss of pay, time, or efficiency rating during which they shall be engaged in military duty ordered or authorized under the provisions of law. State employees shall have the above-referenced one hundred sixty (160) hours of leave prorated proportionally to the number of hours in their regularly scheduled biweekly pay period. Administration of paid leave for military duty shall be consistent with the federal office of personnel management (OPM) definitions and pay administration guidance for similarly situated federal employees.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 46-216
What does Idaho Statutes § 46-216 cover?
Section 46-216 ("Leave of absence from regular duties for military duty") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Idaho § 46-216?
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