2009 Senate Bill 163 (Restrict authority of State Police director to fire civilian employee )

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Introduced by Sen. Jim Barcia (D) on February 3, 2009, to repeal the authority of the director of the State Police to dismiss a civilian employee at will, and only allow dismissal after a hearing, except for budget reasons.
- Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on February 3, 2009.
  - Reported in the Senate on April 22, 2009, with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate (36 to 0) on April 29, 2009. [Vote Details and Comments]
Received in the House on April 29, 2009.
- Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on April 29, 2009.
  - Reported in the House on August 19, 2009, without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

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1) Re: 2009 Senate Bill 163 (Restrict authority of State Police director to fire civilian employee ) [by albaby2 on April 24, 2009]

Why is this bill suddenly necessary? Who is being protected and why? Is it to protect political hires in the event of an anticipated regime change?

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2) 2009 Senate Bill 163 (Restrict authority of State Police director to fire civilian employee ) [by admin on January 1, 2001]
Introduced in the Senate on February 3, 2009

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