Gov. Code, § 19997.4 · Article 2. Layoff and Demotion
Gov. Code, § 19997.4
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) For the purposes of determining seniority pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 19997.3, the term “state service” shall include all service that is exempt from state civil service.
(b) If the provisions of this section are in conflict with the provisions of a memorandum of understanding reached pursuant to Section 3517.5, the memorandum of understanding shall be controlling without further legislative action, except that if the provisions of a memorandum of understanding require the expenditure of funds, the provisions may not become effective unless approved by the Legislature in the annual Budget Act.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1, Sec. 30. Effective January 16, 2002.
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