Bill Text: VA SB322 | 2020 | Regular Session | Prefiled
Bill Title: State Employee Ombudsman; created.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2020-01-15 - Stricken at request of Patron in General Laws and Technology (14-Y 0-N) [SB322 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2020-SB322-Prefiled.html
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Title 2.2 a chapter numbered 4.2:2, consisting of a section numbered 2.2-435.12, as follows:
§2.2-435.12. State Employee Ombudsman established; duties.
A. As used in this section, "state employee" means any person who is regularly employed full time on a salaried basis in the executive branch of government, whose tenure is not restricted as to temporary or provisional appointment.
B. The position of a State Employee Ombudsman (the Ombudsman) is created. The Ombudsman shall provide assistance to state employees in understanding human resources policies and rules and accessing available benefits, programs, and resources.