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HI SB2137
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brandon Elefante
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AI Summary
- State departments, divisions, and agencies may elect to assume hiring and recruitment functions from the Department of Human Resources Development for vacant civil service positions within their own organizations
- Assumed functions include composing position descriptions, accepting applicants, completing minimum qualification reviews, conducting interviews, and directly hiring qualified applicants
- Agencies electing to assume these functions must provide written notice to the Department of Human Resources Development and comply with all applicable policies, standards, and procedures
- The election applies to recruitment and hiring activities initiated after June 30, 2027, and remains effective until the agency provides written notice of cancellation
- Repeals existing Section 76-22.6, which previously allowed agencies to conduct only minimum qualification reviews rather than full hiring and recruitment functions; effective January 1, 2077
Legislative Description
Relating To Public Employment.
Rules
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/20/2026
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means2/20/2026
Labor and Technology1/22/2026
Full Bill Text
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