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SB401Introduced in the Senate

Exempting certain employees from classified civil service system

IntroducedSenate Government Organization

Introduced by Randy Smith, District 14

What does this bill do?

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to exempt new hires and promoted employees within the Departments of Health Facilities, Department of Human Services, and Department of Health from the classified civil service system and the state grievance process starting on July 1, 2026.

Where it stands

To Government Organization

January 15, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Government Organization

  3. Introduced in Senate

  4. To Government Organization

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