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WI SB506
Bill
Status
Introduced
10/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Larson
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AI Summary
- Replaces "competitive procedures" with "competitive examinations" for classified service appointments and promotions, restoring traditional merit-based testing requirements
- Reduces standard probationary periods from one year to six months for most positions, with supervisory/management positions remaining at one year but eligible for waiver after six months
- Extends appointment deadlines from 30 to 60 days after certification and certification processing time from 30 to 45 days
- Grants five-year reinstatement privileges to permanent classified employees who leave without misconduct, including those who leave for elective positions, and provides three-year restoration rights for laid-off employees
- Eliminates the enumerated list of specific conduct justifying discipline without progressive discipline, requiring only "just cause" for adverse employment actions, and increases the position abandonment threshold from 3 working days to 5 consecutive working days
Legislative Description
The state civil service system. (FE)
Last Action
Representative J. Jacobson added as a cosponsor
1/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development10/2/2025
Full Bill Text
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