SB 401
Exempting certain employees from classified civil service system
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to exempt new hires and employees promoted within the Departments of Health Facilities, Department of Human Services, and Department of Health from West Virginia’s classified civil service system and state grievance procedures, beginning July 1, 2026. Current employees in these departments who are already part of the classified civil service system would retain their status as long as they remain in their positions. The bill also grants the department secretaries authority to manage employee status and grievance procedures to comply with federal regulations. Finally, the bill clarifies that the changes do not apply to positions appointed by the Governor.
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 employees from state grievance procedures starting July 1, 2026.
- Current employees in the classified civil service system retain their status as long as they remain in their current 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.
- Allows departments to designate employees' status to comply with federal law.
Who is affected
- Employees of the Departments of Health Facilities, Department of Human Services, and Department of Health
- State government officials and agencies
- Federal funding recipients
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Primary sponsor
Smith (Mr. President)
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