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ME LD2180
ME LD2180An Act to Make Changes to the Laws Regarding the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Human Resources and the State Civil Service Appeals Board
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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill makes various changes to the laws related to the State Civil Service Appeals Board and the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Human Resources and their functions. Part A adds exemptions to the laws governing the unauthorized practice of law for a person who is not an attorney but is representing the State before the State Civil Service Appeals Board on a reclassification, reallocation or reorganization appeal or is representing the State before an arbitrator related to a grievance filed under a collective bargaining agreement. Part B amends the laws governing the procedure an aggrieved employee and a state department or agency head must follow in order for a dispute to be submitted to the State Civil Service Appeals Board. Part C eliminates the Employee Suggestion System.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to state laws concerning employee disputes and state administrative processes. Firstly, it clarifies that individuals not licensed as attorneys can represent the State before the State Civil Service Appeals Board (a body that hears appeals from state employees regarding their employment status) in cases involving job reclassification, reallocation, or reorganization. It also allows non-attorneys to represent the State before an arbitrator when dealing with employee grievances filed under a collective bargaining agreement (a contract between an employer and a union representing employees). Secondly, the bill modifies the procedures that state employees and their agencies must follow when a dispute is brought before the State Civil Service Appeals Board, streamlining the process and adjusting timelines for submitting grievances and receiving decisions. Finally, it eliminates the Employee Suggestion System, which was a program for state employees to submit ideas for improving state government operations.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Voted: OTP-AM (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=2180&snum=132 |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP1467&item=1&snum=132 |
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