HI HB1946

Establishes a three-year pilot program within the Department of Health to streamline and improve the hiring process for all unique and non-unique position classifications.

Requires internal recruitment to be conducted before external recruitment, with the pilot program offering interviews to at least four most qualified applicants based on written applications.

Shifts minimum qualifications review to occur after interviews and rank-ordering, with the Department of Health's human resources office verifying qualifications only for selected candidates.

Requires the Department of Health to submit a report to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the 2027 regular session detailing the pilot program's administration, efficacy, and recommendations.

Appropriates general fund revenues for fiscal year 2024-2025 to establish and operate the pilot program, including hiring of full-time equivalent positions (specific amounts left blank in bill text).