Under existing law, in certain Class municipalities, a person who has been convicted of a felony or an offense involving dishonesty or false statement is disqualified from employment with the municipality.
This bill would delete the provision providing for that disqualification.
Under existing law, in certain Class municipalities, all appointments to covered jobs, including promotions and transfers, are on a probationary basis for a period of one year from the date of the appointment.
This bill would provided that demotions are also on a probationary basis and would also provide that the probationary basis is from the beginning of employment.
This bill would also provide a temporary stay for the probationary period if the person takes a leave of absence.
Pending third reading on day 28 Favorable from Education Policy
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Education Policy
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 1024
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on County and Municipal Government
Source: Alabama Legislature