Exempts new hires and promoted employees in certain West Virginia health departments from civil service and grievance procedures.

West Virginia SB401 aims to exempt new hires and promoted employees within the Departments of Health Facilities, Human Services, and Health from the classified civil service system and state grievance procedures. This exemption takes effect on July 1, 2026, and allows department heads to manage employee status as needed to comply with federal law or secure federal funding. Current employees in these departments will retain their existing status unless they change positions.

Exempts new hires and promoted employees in certain West Virginia health departments from civil service and grievance procedures.

West Virginia SB401 aims to exempt new hires and promoted employees within the Departments of Health Facilities, Human Services, and Health from the classified civil service system and state grievance procedures. This exemption takes effect on July 1, 2026, and allows department heads to manage employee status as needed to comply with federal law or secure federal funding. Current employees in these departments will retain their existing status unless they change positions.