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Introduced
01/20/2022
01/20/2022
In Committee
02/14/2022
02/14/2022
Crossed Over
02/09/2022
02/09/2022
Passed
02/15/2022
02/15/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/28/2022
02/28/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO THE WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR EMPLOYEES, FINALISTS FOR EMPLOYMENT, CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS OF THE WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS DEPARTMENT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; PROVIDING FOR LIMITED USE AND REQUIRING CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH THE BACKGROUND CHECKS; PROVIDING FOR APPEAL OF DENIAL OR TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT BASED UPON INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH THE BACKGROUND CHECKS; REPEALING SECTION 9-26-15 NMSA 1978 (BEING LAWS 2007, CHAPTER 200, SECTION 23); PROVIDING A PENALTY.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Workforce Solutions Department to conduct fingerprint-based criminal history background checks on its employees, job finalists, and prospective contractors and subcontractors who may have access to federal tax information. The bill requires the department to use the information obtained from these background checks only to determine if an individual has been convicted of a crime that directly impacts their ability to meet federal requirements or perform specific duties. The bill also mandates the department to conduct checks on the legal work eligibility of its employees and job finalists with access to federal tax information, and to maintain the confidentiality of all information obtained through these background checks.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Signed by Governor - Chapter 13 - Feb. 28 (on 02/28/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=103&year=22 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/22%20Regular/final/SB0103.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/22%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0103.pdf |
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