A8023A
An act to amend the Civil Service Law — 2025-06-11 · Calendar #1165
The Senate unanimously passed Assembly Bill 8023A, sponsored by Assemblymember Kassay, amending the Civil Service Law. The bill passed 59-0. Sen. May explained her vote, calling the measure an elegant solution to workforce challenges in rural areas. The bill creates a portal on the Department of Civil Service's state jobs website allowing local governments to post job openings in a centralized location. The measure takes effect immediately.
PASSED
Ayes: 59
· Nays: 0
Debate Summary
Sen. May explained her vote in favor, noting the bill creates a portal in the Department of Civil Service's state jobs website where local governments can upload job listings. She credited Steve Gamache of the Legislative Commission on Rural Resources with developing the solution to address workforce issues in rural municipalities that lacked a centralized way to advertise job openings.