SENATE BILL REPORT

SHB 1334

BYHouse Committee on Local Government (originally sponsored by Representatives Haugen, Patrick and Lewis)

Permitting county employees to transfer to prior existing positions in the sheriff's office.

House Committe on Local Government

Senate Committee on Governmental Operations

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 25, 1988

Senate Staff:Desley Brooks (786-7443); Sam Thompson (786-7754)

AS OF FEBRUARY 18, 1988

BACKGROUND:

State law establishes a civil service system of employment for each county sheriff's office.

Several counties have established a county personnel system under their county charters for employees other than classified employees in the sheriff's office.

Legislation enacted in 1980 created positions in the deputy sheriffs' civil service system by incorporating functions from the county personnel systems.  Personnel transfers were to occur before June 30, 1981.  If approved by the Civil Service Commission, transfers could be made without employees meeting open competitive examination requirements.

SUMMARY:

The date is eliminated by which employees in county personnel systems could transfer to classified positions in the deputy sheriffs' civil service system created by the transfer of functions.  Applicants need not meet open competitive examination requirements if the transfers are approved by the civil service commission.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested