ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fifty-seventh Legislature First Regular Session
	Senate: GOV DP 4-3-0-0 | 3^rd Read 17-12-1-0 House: GOV DP 4-3-0-0

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SB 1256: diversity; equity; inclusion; training; prohibition

Sponsor: Senator Hoffman, LD 15

Caucus & COW

Overview

Prohibits state agencies, boards, commissions and departments from using diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the hiring, training and promotion of employees.

History

The Arizona Constitution prohibits the state from granting preferential treatment or discriminating on the basis of sex, race, color, ethnicity or national origin in the operation of public employment, education or contracting. This prohibition does not include qualifications based on sex that are reasonable and necessary, actions to establish or maintain federal programs that would otherwise result in a loss of federal money or invalidate court orders and consent decrees (Article II § 36, Const. of Ariz.).

Provisions

1. Prohibits state agencies, boards, commissions and departments from doing the following:

a) using diversity, equity and inclusion programs for hiring, training or promotion purposes;

b) requiring employees to engage in diversity, equity and inclusion programs; or

c) requiring as a contract condition participation in a diversity, equity and inclusion program. (Sec. 1)

2. Requires the Department of Administration to monitor hiring practices of state agencies, boards, commissions and departments to ensure they do not use diversity, equity and inclusion programs to hire, train or promote employees. (Sec. 1)

3. Defines diversity, equity and inclusion program. (Sec. 1)

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