HB44

Regards law enforcement training and competitive examinations

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Ohio HB44 amends civil service laws, exempting certain positions from competitive examinations and defining civil service classes.

Ohio HB44 revises the state's civil service laws by specifying which positions are exempt from competitive examinations. It defines the unclassified service to include certain administrative and managerial roles, elected officials, and specific professional positions. The classified service includes all other state and local government positions, divided into competitive and unskilled labor classes. The bill also allows for temporary appointments without competitive exams under certain conditions and outlines the process for filling vacancies in the classified service.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 25, 2025

10:00 AM

Senate Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety J./Miller, K., 3rd Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

Jun 11, 2025

11:30 AM

Senate Rules and Reference J./Miller, K., 2nd Hearing, Proponent

History

Feb 4

Effective

Nov 5, 2025

Signed By The Governor

Oct 28, 2025

Sent To The Governor