MS HB1009

Department of Public Safety must annually submit a detailed hiring practices report to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House by September 1 of each year for the Office of Capitol Police.

Report must include the number of new positions hired, whether they replaced former employees or were newly created positions.

Report must detail reasons for employee dismissals for cause and reasons employees voluntarily left the office.

Report must include experience level of hired positions, demographic information of new hires (race, gender, national origin), hiring process used, and any other relevant hiring practice information.

Effective date is July 1, 2023.