Law enforcement; modifying duties of the Human Capital Management Division and the Civil Service Division of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services; effective date.
What changed between versions
Added a confidential whistleblower program that allows state employees to report mismanagement or misuse of state funds, with the Attorney General authorized to investigate and prosecute claims.
Added provisions allowing the presiding officer of Civil Service Division proceedings to require payment of attorney fees and costs to the prevailing party in disputes.
Modified complaint filing deadlines to require complaints to be filed within 10 business days of disciplinary action, with hearings to occur within 30 business days.
Added exemptions from the bill's requirements for certain high-level officials including the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, legislative leaders, and political appointees.
Added a definition of 'disciplinary actions' to include termination, suspension, demotion, punitive transfers, and written reprimands.