Senate Bill No. 1138, identified as File No. 497, is a legislative proposal concerning local government, specifically addressing the classification of officers and employees by municipal civil service boards. The bill proposes a technical amendment to Section 7-411 of the general statutes, which is to take effect on October 1, 2023. The amendment changes the timeframe within which civil service boards must classify officers and employees for departments under the merit system. The current language stating "within ninety days" is being replaced with "not later than ninety days" after the initial appointment of commissioners. This change clarifies the deadline for classification.

The bill also specifies that the civil service board may exempt certain positions from testing and competition, such as the officer responsible for department policy, one deputy, a private secretary, or other confidential employees. The classified civil service will consist of officers and employees classified by the board, and appointments or employment must be made in accordance with established rules. The bill has no fiscal impact on the state or municipalities, as noted in the Fiscal Impact Statement. The Planning and Development Committee reported favorably on the bill with a vote of 19 to 2.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 7-411
PD Joint Favorable: 7-411
File No. 497: 7-411