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AL SB24
Bill
Status
3/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Clay Scofield
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 36-26-28, Code of Alabama 1975, to clarify that state employee suspensions without pay may not exceed 30 business days in any year of service.
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Changes the employee response period from 10 days to 10 business days to accept the suspension or request a suspension hearing.
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Requires appointing authorities to provide written charges clearly stating reasons for suspension and allows employees to request an independent hearing officer if they dispute the suspension.
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Maintains that the appointing authority bears the burden of proof in suspension cases and may accept or reject hearing officer recommendations, but must provide written justification if rejecting the recommendation.
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Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
State employees, suspensions without pay, total time not to exceed 30 business days, state employee must accept or request hearing within 10 business days, Sec.36-26-28 am'd.
State Employees
Last Action
Further Consideration
4/30/2019