HB4426

MWRD-HIRING

Final Passage·5/21/26

HB4426 amends the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act to revise civil service rules for the district.

HB4426 amends the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act to revise civil service rules. It modifies the probationary period for certain positions, including laborers, to a maximum of 250 days. It also allows the Executive Director to terminate probationary appointments, with such terminations being final and not subject to review. The bill specifies that certain positions, such as deputy directors and assistant directors, are appointed by the Executive Director based on department head recommendations and are on probation for up to two years.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · May 21
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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6
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 29

4:30 PM

Senate Local Government Committee Hearing

Feb 25

10:00 AM

House Executive Committee Hearing

History

Jun 18

House

Sent to the Governor

May 21

Senate

Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000

May 21

House

Passed Both Houses