HB 4025
Exempting certain employees from the classified civil service system
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Bill overview
This bill changes West Virginia’s civil service system by exempting new hires and promoted employees in the Departments of Health Facilities, Department of Human Services, and Department of Health from the classified civil service system and state grievance procedures, beginning July 1, 2026. Current employees in these departments who are already part of the classified system will retain their status as long as they remain in their positions. The bill also grants the department secretaries the authority to manage employee status and grievance procedures to comply with federal regulations. Finally, it clarifies that the bill does not apply to positions appointed by the Governor and does not alter restrictions on ethical employment practices.
Key provisions
- Exempts new hires and promoted employees in the Departments of Health Facilities, Department of Human Services, and Department of Health from the classified civil service system.
- Exempts these departments from the state grievance procedures starting July 1, 2026.
- Current classified civil service employees in these departments retain their status as long as they remain in their positions.
- Department secretaries gain authority to manage employee status and grievance procedures to comply with federal requirements.
- The bill does not apply to positions appointed by the Governor.
- The bill does not alter restrictions on ethical employment practices.
Who is affected
- Employees of the Departments of Health Facilities, Department of Human Services, and Department of Health
- The Secretaries of the Departments of Health Facilities, Department of Human Services, and Department of Health
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Primary sponsor
Hanshaw (Mr. Speaker)
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