Local government; establishment and administration of personnel system. (SB1121)
Introduced By
Sen. Mark Herring (D-Leesburg)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
✓ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Local government; establishment and administration of personnel system. Authorizes a locality to establish a personnel system for local administrative officials and employees based on merit and professional ability. The bill also authorizes a locality to include in any group life, accident and health insurance program an extension of coverage to any person to whom coverage could be extended pursuant to 38.2-3525 of the Code of Virginia. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/11/2011 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11101881D |
| 01/11/2011 | Referred to Committee on Local Government |
| 01/25/2011 | Reported from Local Government (8-Y 7-N) (see vote tally) |
| 01/27/2011 | Constitutional reading dispensed (38-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
| 01/28/2011 | Passed by for the day |
| 01/31/2011 | Read second time and engrossed |
| 02/01/2011 | Read third time and passed Senate (21-Y 19-N) (see vote tally) |
| 02/10/2011 | Placed on Calendar |
| 02/10/2011 | Read first time |
| 02/10/2011 | Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns |
| 02/15/2011 | Assigned CC & T sub: #2 |
| 02/17/2011 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/22/2011 | Left in Counties, Cities and Towns |
Comments
This bill would free local governments to establish personnel policies and procedures free from oversight by the state legislature. Such flexibility is needed because of the increasing differences in the markets for employees in different parts of the state. Equality Virginia supports this bill.
Tracking (a fair bill that would allow localities to add more inclusive measures and benefits to their local employees)
Allowing local governments to consider merit and performance and to consider providing insurance will make local governments stronger. Please support this bill.