Bill > HB0335

This bill amends laws related to county employment, specifically focusing on peace officers within a county merit system or career service. It introduces a definition for "frontline peace officer supervisor" to clarify roles and responsibilities, and revises how certain positions, including those of peace officers, are classified within the career service or merit system. The bill also modifies provisions regarding the appointment, promotion, and disciplinary actions for merit system officers, and clarifies the applicability of merit system rules to different types of counties and law enforcement entities. Additionally, it updates regulations concerning temporary appointments, layoffs, leaves of absence, and the grounds for demotion, suspension, or discharge of merit system officers, while also reinforcing prohibitions against political activity by government employees concerning merit system officers. The changes aim to refine the administration and scope of county merit systems for law enforcement personnel, with a significant portion of the changes taking effect on July 1, 2026.

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