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CA AB1586
Bill
Status
Vetoed
9/17/2014
Primary Sponsor
Chris Holden
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AI Summary
- Requires state agency service contracts exceeding $200,000 to include provisions giving priority consideration to qualified job applicants who are CalWORKs recipients, receiving or have exhausted unemployment insurance benefits, or residents of targeted employment areas
- Defines "priority consideration" as contractors must consider all qualified applicants meeting the criteria who apply within five working days of job listing with the Employment Development Department
- Exempts contracts for projects as defined in Section 10105, consulting services contracts, and does not override collective bargaining agreements or federal affirmative action requirements
- Does not require contractors to hire unqualified applicants or interfere with federal disabled veterans or Vietnam-era veterans hiring obligations
Legislative Description
Public contracts: hiring: priority consideration.
Last Action
Vetoed by Governor.
9/17/2014
Committee Referrals
Appropriations6/10/2014
Governmental Organization6/5/2014
Rules5/27/2014
Appropriations5/6/2014
Accountability and Administrative Review2/14/2014
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