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MS SB2380

Bill

Status

Failed

4/11/2012

Primary Sponsor

Michael Watson

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts all state agencies subject to State Personnel Board regulations from State Personnel Board procedures and employee protections for a two-year period following the bill's effective date.

  • Reclassifies all employees of affected agencies as "nonstate service" during the two-year exemption period, removing protections against dismissal without cause or adverse employment actions.

  • Requires that when employees are dismissed or involuntarily terminated under this exemption, their positions and PIN numbers must be eliminated and cannot be refilled for four years.

  • Mandates that agency heads consult with the Office of Attorney General before taking personnel actions under this section to ensure compliance with state and federal law.

  • Requires new employees hired after the bill's effective date to still meet State Personnel Board employment criteria, and preserves protections for probationary employees and executive officers serving at the Governor's pleasure.

Legislative Description

State agency personnel; exempt from certain State Personnel Board procedures.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

4/11/2012

Full Bill Text

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