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MS SB2911

Bill

Status

Failed

2/27/2018

Primary Sponsor

John Polk

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that the Employee Appeals Board consist of three hearing officers appointed from specific Supreme Court Districts with staggered four-year terms.

  • Establishes that hearing officers shall be a pool of independent, licensed attorneys rather than appointed board members with fixed terms.

  • Changes fee-setting authority for hearing officers from the Attorney General to the State Personnel Board.

  • Expands judicial review eligibility by allowing any "party" aggrieved by the Employee Appeals Board's decision to seek review, not just employees.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

Employee Appeals Board; revise membership and terms of office of.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/27/2018

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/15/2018

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