§ 54-03-27 — Service in the legislative assembly - Leave of absence from employment

The executive officer in charge of a state agency, department, or institution or the governing
body of any political subdivision or any other employer in this state may grant a leave of
absence from employment to a full-time employee of that governmental entity or of that
employer who is a member of the legislative assembly for service during any regular or special
session of the legislative assembly and for attendance at a meeting of the legislative
management or any of its committees. The leave of absence may be without pay, and the
employer may reduce or eliminate the payment of any additional benefits normally due the
employee while the employee is performing legislative service. If the leave of absence is
granted, the employer may not terminate the employment of an employee solely due to the fact
that the employee is absent from employment as the result of service in the legislative
assembly.