HB 4288
Public employees and officers: state; hiring practices based on anything other than the merit of the prospective employee; prohibit. Creates new act.
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This bill aims to ensure that state hiring practices are based solely on a candidate’s qualifications and merit, rather than factors like personal connections or discriminatory criteria. It prohibits state agencies from hiring for unclassified positions unless they use objective, merit-based factors such as education and experience. The bill establishes a civil fine for agencies that violate this policy, which can be pursued by the Attorney General and deposited into the state’s general fund. This legislation seeks to promote fairness and equal opportunity in state employment.
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