HB591 Summary

• Removes the prohibition preventing persons convicted of a felony or offense involving dishonesty or false statement from being appointed to municipal jobs in Class 4 municipalities.

• Requires all appointments to covered jobs, including promotions, demotions, and transfers, to be on a probationary basis for one year from the beginning of employment.

• For jobs requiring state minimum standards, the probationary period extends until fulfillment of standards or one year, whichever is later.

• Permits department heads to discharge probationary employees by written statement to the mayor, with the mayor having five business days to request a hearing or the discharge is deemed approved.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.