Senate Bill 1873, also known as House Bill 2540, 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). The bill also introduces a new subdivision in Section 8-30-304(a) that prohibits the use of job applications to harass, intimidate, or abuse the hiring process. Additionally, it establishes a more structured appeal process for employees facing dismissal, demotion, or suspension, detailing the steps and timelines for filing appeals and responses.

Several sections of the current law are deleted, including those related to various procedures and guidelines for state employees, while new provisions are added to enhance employee rights and clarify processes. For instance, the bill mandates that employees must be granted paid leave for disaster relief efforts and outlines the conditions under which employees can appeal disciplinary actions. The bill also emphasizes the importance of timely filing appeals and provides specific guidelines for reinstatement and back pay. Overall, the legislation aims to modernize and clarify the rights and responsibilities of state employees in Tennessee.

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