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S TATE OF RHODE IS LAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023
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A N A C T
RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- MERIT SYSTEM
Introduced By: Representatives Morales, Cruz, Speakman, Tanzi, and Giraldo
Date Introduced: March 03, 2023
Referred To: House State Government & Elections
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 36-4 of the General Laws entitled "Merit System" is hereby amended 1
by adding thereto the following section: 2
36-4-18.1. Temporary exemption from competitive tests. 3
(a) Notwithstanding any general or special law, rule or regulation to the contrary to include, 4
but not be limited to, ยง 36-4-18, all job applicants applying for a classified service competitive 5
position within the department of human services shall be exempt from completing any competitive 6
test for employment. 7
(b) The exemption from testing shall apply until July 1, 2024. 8
(c) The provisions of this section shall sunset and expire on July 1, 2024 9
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. 10
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EXPLANATION
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
OF
A N A C T
RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- MERIT SYSTEM
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This act would exempt job applicants applying for a classified service competitive position 1
within the department of human services from completing any competitive test until July 1, 2024. 2
This act would take effect upon passage. 3
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