SB 439 Summary

• Effective July 1, 2022, redefines "examination" to include any act, event, process or technique measuring knowledge, skills, abilities and fitness of applicants, expanding beyond traditional written tests to include interviews, assessment centers, performance exercises, background checks and working test periods.

• Modifies candidate list creation by removing requirement to display final earned ratings; candidate lists must now only comprise candidates meeting minimum qualifications, allowing appointing authorities to select any qualified candidate rather than selecting in strict rating order.

• Eliminates the "minimum earned rating" definition and streamlines examination procedures by removing pass-fail basis grading requirements and reducing specific notification and posting timeframes for examinations.

• Replaces veteran bonus point system (5-10 points added to examination scores) with requirement that military service be counted toward minimum qualifications on prorated basis and appointing authorities provide due consideration to veterans on candidate lists.

• Repeals sections 5-199c and 5-223 of general statutes and makes conforming amendments to layoff notice requirements, reemployment list procedures, and retirement service credit provisions for military service.