Senate approves state personnel law changes
The measure, favored by Gov. Pat McCrory, will streamline the process for dealing with state workers that managers want to fire.
Posted — UpdatedHouse Bill 834 is a package of changes to state personnel law sought by Gov. Pat McCrory, who has told lawmakers he needs more latitude in dealing with state workers.
"This is a long-awaited moment for me this session," said Sen. Martin Nesbitt, D-Buncombe. "This is a good bill."
Nesbitt typically finds himself opposing high-profile bills pushed by Republican leaders.
The measure will raise the number of "at-will" employees who can be hired and fired by the governor without cause from 1,000 to 1,500. It also streamlines the process for dealing with workers who have been suspended or are under investigation.
Senators passed the bill 49-0.
The measure must now return to the state House for concurrence. It would then go to McCrory for his signature.
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