relative to recommendations of the joint committee on employee classification.

This bill updates the list of state positions eligible for special salary adjustments to help recruit or retain qualified staff. It removes several existing roles, such as the financial data administrator and deputy director of information services, while adding new positions like a right-to-know ombudsperson and a chief forensic investigator. The legislation also sets specific salary ranges for certain roles, including the state epidemiologist and pharmacy inspectors, to ensure competitive compensation. These changes take effect 60 days after the bill is passed into law.