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PassedHB4025 · 2026 Regular Session · Updated March 30, 2026

Exempting certain employees from the classified civil service system

Filed by Roger Hanshaw(R · District HD-062)Official link pending verification

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The purpose of this bill is to exempt new hires and promoted employees within the Departments of Health Facilities, Department of Human Services, and Department of Health from the classified civil service system and the state grievance process starting on July 1, 2026.

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House Message received
March 14, 2026 · Senate
To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal
March 14, 2026 · Senate
Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - House Journal
March 14, 2026 · House
Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - Senate Journal
March 14, 2026 · Senate
To Governor 3/25/26
March 25, 2026 · House
Approved by Governor 3/27/2026
March 30, 2026 · House

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H · 62 yes · 34 no · 3 absent/NV

Passed

March 14, 2026 · House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 670)

S · 24 yes · 9 no · 1 absent/NV

Passed

March 13, 2026 · Passed Senate with amended title (Roll No. 527)

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March 14, 2026 · H · House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 670) · 62-34
March 13, 2026 · S · Passed Senate with amended title (Roll No. 527) · 24-9
March 4, 2026 · H · Passed House (Roll No. 281) · 51-38
March 4, 2026 · H · Effective date rejected (Roll No. 282) · 65-25

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