The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1341, seeks to amend Section 7-411 of the general statutes concerning the classification of officers and employees within local government civil service boards. The bill stipulates that the civil service board must classify all officers and employees in departments that have adopted a merit system within ninety days of the initial appointment of commissioners, replacing the previous requirement of doing so "within" that timeframe. Additionally, the bill allows the board to exempt certain positions, such as the officer responsible for departmental policy and one deputy or confidential employee, from tests and competition.

This act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and aims to streamline the classification process while maintaining the integrity of the merit system in local government. The changes reflect a shift towards a more defined timeline for classification and provide the board with discretion in exempting specific roles from competitive processes.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 7-411
PD Joint Favorable: 7-411
File No. 210: 7-411
APP Joint Favorable: 7-411