The bill allows the Department of Human Services (DHS) to appoint candidates for the position of American Sign Language interpreter without going through the 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 appointment results from the list, the department can hire a qualified candidate. This process requires written authorization from the Commissioner of the DHS and the signing of a waiver that exempts the candidate from the civil service requirements.

Additionally, once appointed, the candidate must complete a working test period to be considered qualified and gain civil service status. Importantly, the Civil Service Commission will not mandate the replacement of the candidate if a subsequent eligible list is issued, allowing the DHS to fill vacancies more efficiently. This legislative change aims to address delays in hiring and reduce the number of unfilled positions within the department.