SB 23-233

Senate Bill 23-233, which has been approved by the governor and will take effect on August 7, 2023, requires counties in Colorado that use their employees for job placement services funded by federal money (Wagner-Peyser Act) to establish a fair system for hiring, keeping, and promoting these workers. If a county already has such a system, it must update it to meet specific standards set by the bill. This affects how counties manage employment service staff who help people find jobs using federal funds.

Official Summary

The act requires a county that seeks to use county department employees (employees) to deliver employment services that are funded through the federal "Wagner-Peyser Act" to create a merit system for the selection, retention, and promotion of these employees. The act requires each county's merit system to conform to specific standards. If a county already has a system in place, the county is required to update the system to comply with the standards. APPROVED by Governor April 17, 2023 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2023 NOTE: This act was passed without a safety clause and takes effect 90 days after sine die. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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