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This bill makes several key changes to state employment regulations. First, it authorizes the Department of Administrative Services to convert certain non-term unclassified or qualifying classified positions to classified exempt salary positions, with conversions being voluntary for current employees and only applicable to positions meeting Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requirements. The bill expands the rulemaking authority of the commissioner of administrative services to cover additional areas like unpaid medical leave and employee discipline. It also modifies the state's health care premium payment structure, stipulating that the state will pay a partial premium for employee health coverage based on collective bargaining agreement contributions. Additionally, the bill allows the commissioner of administrative services to establish temporary salary grades for newly authorized unclassified positions until a final classification is determined by the joint committee on employment compensation (JCEC). These changes aim to provide more flexibility in position classifications, employment regulations, and compensation management within state government. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, and according to the fiscal note, it is not expected to have a significant financial impact on state expenditures or revenues.

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