HB 1250 Summary

• Expands the definition of "designated electronic communication" to include any agreed electronic system between a governmental agency and applicant for communicating nonselection, provided it includes the applicant's email address and confirms delivery.

• Allows veterans and qualified veterans' spouses to request appeal hearings within 15 calendar days of receiving nonselection notification through certified mail or designated electronic communication instead of only certified mail or online recruiting solution systems.

• Requires employers to provide written nonselection notifications that include reasons for rejection, appeal rights information, filing deadlines, and contact information for the commissioner of veterans' affairs.

• Permits applicants to submit hearing requests and copies to employers using either certified mail or electronic means designated by the commissioner, modernizing the appeal process.

• Maintains the 15-calendar-day timeframe for hearing officers to issue findings, conclusions of law, and orders, with provisions for postponement for good cause.