Senate Bill 1873 proposes several amendments to the Tennessee Code Annotated concerning state employees. Key changes include the substitution of "executive grade levels" with "executive exempt classifications" in Section 8-23-201(a)(2)(A)(iii), and the deletion of multiple sections related to employee procedures and rights, such as Sections 8-23-204, 8-30-108, and 8-30-305. Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions regarding the appeal process for employees facing disciplinary actions, establishing a structured two-step appeal procedure and setting specific timelines for filing appeals and issuing decisions.

The bill also modifies sick leave policies, allowing employees to present evidence for absences and ensuring that sick leave cannot be denied based on a licensed healthcare provider's statement. Furthermore, it establishes a new provision for state employees to receive paid leave for disaster relief efforts during declared emergencies. The bill outlines the implementation of a salary administration plan for specific positions within the Tennessee wildlife resources agency, and it sets various effective dates for the amendments, with some provisions taking effect immediately and others scheduled for future implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 8-23-201(a)(2)(A)(iii), 8-23-201, 8-23-204, 8-30-102(c), 8-30-102, 8-30-108, 8-30-301(b), 8-30-301, 8-30-302, 8-30-304(a), 8-30-304, 8-30-305, 8-30-306, 8-30-311, 8-30-313(f), 8-30-313, 8-30-318, 8-30-319, 8-30-320, 8-30-407, 8-50-102, 8-50-105, 8-50-106, 8-50-109, 8-50-110, 8-50-117, 8-50-802(a), 8-50-802, 8-50-806, 8-50-807(b), 8-50-807, 8-50-808(a), 8-50-808, 8-50-809(b), 8-50-809, 8-50-810, 8-50-813(a), 8-50-813, 8-50-901, 8-50-903, 8-50-908, 8-50-1001, 41-24-113, 70-1-309