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MI HB4288

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Erin Byrnes

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state agencies from hiring applicants for unclassified employment unless the decision is based on objective and merit-based factors, including relevant education or work experience

  • Applies to agencies, boards, bureaus, commissions, departments, and offices within the executive branch of Michigan state government

  • Covers "unclassified employment," which refers to positions excepted from the classified state civil service under the Michigan Constitution

  • Maintains existing veterans' preference requirements under 1897 PA 205

  • Imposes civil fines of up to $10,000 per violation, enforceable by the attorney general, with fines deposited into the general fund

Legislative Description

Public employees and officers: state; hiring practices based on anything other than the merit of the prospective employee; prohibit. Creates new act.

Labor: public service employment

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations

5/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Operations5/6/2025
Government Operations3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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