State Employee Total Compensation Philosophy

The total compensation philosophy for employees in the state personnel system is modified to specify that it is the policy of the state to provide innovative total compensation that meets or exceeds total compensation provided by public or private sector employers to officers and employees in the state personnel system to ensure the recruitment, motivation, and retention of a qualified and competent workforce. References to "prevailing" total compensation and "prevailing practices" in connection with state employee benefits are eliminated. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)