Assembly Bill 507 proposes significant changes to the state civil service system in Wisconsin. Key modifications include replacing competitive procedures with competitive examinations for appointments and promotions, establishing a preference system for veterans and their spouses during the certification process, and extending the deadline for making appointments from 30 to 60 days after certification. The bill also repeals the requirement for appointing authorities to review personnel files before making employment offers and reduces the standard probationary period for new hires from one year to six months. Additionally, it allows for reinstatement privileges for employees who leave the classified service without misconduct and provides restoration rights for laid-off employees for three years.

The bill further alters the disciplinary process by allowing adverse employment actions against permanent classified employees only for just cause, eliminating the need for progressive discipline in certain cases. It also changes the threshold for considering an employee's position abandoned from three to five consecutive working days of absence without contact. Other amendments include the repeal of various statutes related to the civil service system and the introduction of new provisions regarding grievance procedures and supervisory training. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the civil service hiring and disciplinary processes while enhancing protections for veterans and employees.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 20.865(1)(dm), 20.865, 20.928(1f), 20.928, 62.13(4)(d), 62.13, 63.08(1)(f)1, 63.08, 63.08(1)(f)2, 63.08(1)(f)3, 63.37, 63.39(2m), 63.39, 66.0509(1), 66.0509, 230.01(2)(bm), 230.01, 230.01(2)(bp), 230.04(13m), 230.04, 230.04(14), 230.04(19), 230.046(2), 230.046, 230.05(10), 230.05, 230.06(1)(m), 230.06