This bill amends the classification of State Investigators within the Division of Criminal Justice from the unclassified service to a classified title within the civil service. The Attorney General will have the authority to appoint a suitable number of State Investigators to assist in law enforcement activities, and these individuals will retain the powers and rights of police officers. The bill also mandates that the Division of Criminal Justice and the Civil Service Commission convert the titles of all current State Investigators from unclassified to classified service upon the bill's enactment.

The primary purpose of this legislation is to ensure that State Investigators receive the full protections afforded by the civil service system, which are not available to unclassified employees. By transitioning to classified status, both current and future State Investigators will benefit from these protections, enhancing job security and stability within the role. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 52:17B-100.1