Signed by Governor Eric Greitens

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that reduces most state workers from the state's merit-system law and places additional restrictions on public-sector unions.

Highlights:

• Authorizes an employee to be discharged for any reason not prohibited by law (Sec. 1). 

• Defines the term “employee” as someone working more than 32 hours a week (Sec. 1). 

• Requires all examinations for program-eligibility to be accessible to persons with disabilities (Sec. 1). 

• Requires veterans, disabled veterans, and spouses of deceased veterans to receive preference in appointment to positions (Sec. 1). 

• Requires applicants with parental preference to receive preference over other eligibles, excluding those eligible for a veteran’s preference (Sec. 1). 

• Requires that the individuals kept in state government institutions and housing be selected for employment on the basis of merit (Sec. 1). 

• Establishes employee recognition programs and state-wide employee suggestion systems (Sec. 1).

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