AZ SB1665

Requires all Arizona state agencies to adopt a standardized hiring process using three grading components: weighted grade (based on experience, education, skills, certifications), interview panel grade (from panel of at least two interviewers), and overall grade out of 100

Mandates completion of the entire hiring process within 90 days from job posting to final candidate selection, with the State Personnel Board intervening if this deadline is exceeded

Grants candidates who completed both grading stages the right to appeal hiring decisions to the State Personnel Board within three business days if the process was not followed, exceeded 90 days, or the decision was arbitrary given grades

Empowers the State Personnel Board to direct agencies to reconsider decisions, reopen hiring processes, modify job postings, or appoint hearing officers for administrative review when violations are found

Exempts the Governor's office and gubernatorial board/commission appointees, but allows direct hires only for candidates with a minimum weighted grade of 90, with public announcement required