Plain English Breakdown
The official source confirms the governor's veto but notes that a later override is possible; however, it provides no evidence of such an action occurring.
Rules for Hiring Outside Doctors and Psychologists in State Prisons and Hospitals
This vetoed bill would require two state departments to compare costs and report details before hiring outside contractors instead of regular employees for doctor and psychologist jobs.
What This Bill Does
- Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the State Department of State Hospitals to take specific steps before using personal services contracts for doctors or psychologists in budgeted positions.
- Mandates an analysis comparing the hourly cost of a contractor against the cost of hiring a civil service employee for these roles.
- Applies only when filling budgeted positions in Bargaining Unit 16 (physicians) and Bargaining Unit 19 (psychologists).
- Requires both departments to submit an annual report with information about contractors and state employees.
Who It Names or Affects
- The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
- The State Department of State Hospitals.
- Contractors hired for physician or psychologist positions in these agencies.
- Civil service physicians (BU-16) and psychologists (BU-19).
Terms To Know
- Personal services contract
- An agreement where a state agency hires an outside company or individual to do work instead of hiring a regular employee.
- Civil service employee
- A worker hired directly by the government who follows specific rules for employment and pay.
- Bargaining Unit (BU)
- A group of workers with similar jobs, such as doctors or psychologists, that are represented together in contract negotiations.
Limits and Unknowns
- The governor vetoed this bill, so it did not become law.
- It is unknown if lawmakers later voted to override the veto and pass the bill anyway.
- The text does not specify exactly what information must be included in the annual report beyond general details about contractors and employees.