NC H275

Requires the Office of State Personnel to develop a protocol for State agencies to collect and track application and hiring rates of ex-offenders, with a report due to the General Assembly by October 1, 2011.

Directs the Office of State Personnel to develop proposed policies identifying specific occupational categories where a conviction is a bar to employment.

Prohibits State hiring authorities from inquiring about prior convictions on initial job applications for occupational categories where convictions are not a bar to employment; conviction can only be considered after an applicant becomes a finalist for the position.

Permits hiring authorities to require conviction disclosure on applications only for those specific occupational categories where a conviction is a disqualifying factor.

Effective upon enactment.