SB 924
Streamlining and reforming Division of Personnel systems
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Bill overview
This bill aims to streamline and reform the Division of Personnel systems within West Virginia. It proposes eliminating special merit-based personnel systems for the Department of Transportation and the State Tax Division, transferring related duties to the Division of Personnel. The bill also seeks to modernize hiring processes, clarify definitions related to state personnel systems, and ultimately consolidate personnel oversight under the Division of Personnel, while eliminating the State Personnel Board.
Key provisions
- Eliminates special merit-based personnel systems for the Department of Transportation, State Tax Division, and Bureau for Social Services.
- Transfers duplicative personnel duties from the Department of Transportation and State Tax Division to the Division of Personnel.
- Exempts new hires and promoted employees within the Department of Transportation from the classified civil service system and state grievance procedures.
- Clarifies definitions related to classified and classified-exempt service.
- Terminates the State Personnel Board and transfers its authority to the Division of Personnel.
- Shortens the time frames for classified job openings and appointments.
- Modernizes job opening posting processes.
- Shifts the leave donation program to a rulemaking-provided program.
Who is affected
- Department of Transportation employees
- State Tax Division employees
- Bureau for Social Services employees
- Division of Personnel employees
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Primary sponsor
Smith (Mr. President)
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