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MI HB4288
Bill
Status
5/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Erin Byrnes
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AI Summary
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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
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Applies to agencies, boards, bureaus, commissions, departments, and offices within the executive branch of Michigan state government
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Covers "unclassified employment," which refers to positions excepted from the classified state civil service under the Michigan Constitution
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Maintains existing veterans' preference requirements under 1897 PA 205
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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