The bill allows the Department of Human Services (DHS) to appoint candidates for the position of American Sign Language interpreter without going through the traditional civil service hiring process under specific circumstances. If the DHS requests a certified eligible list from the Civil Service Commission and does not receive it within 60 days, or if no suitable appointment results from the list, the department can hire a qualified candidate. This process requires the written authorization of the Commissioner of the DHS and the signing of a waiver that exempts the candidate from the civil service hiring requirements.

Additionally, once appointed, the candidate must complete a working test period to be recognized as qualified and gain civil service status. Importantly, the Civil Service Commission will not mandate the DHS to replace the candidate if a new certified eligible list is issued later, regardless of whether the candidate appears on that list. This legislative change aims to expedite the hiring process and reduce vacancies within the DHS, particularly for critical roles such as interpreters.