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Introduced
01/24/2022
01/24/2022
In Committee
02/08/2022
02/08/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE PERSONNEL; ENACTING THE DIVERSITY ACT; CREATING THE CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER WITHIN THE STATE PERSONNEL OFFICE; CREATING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION LIAISONS WITHIN STATE AGENCIES; CREATING THE WORKFORCE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION COUNCIL; PROVIDING DUTIES; REQUIRING STATE AGENCIES TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES TO IDENTIFY, ASSESS AND DECREASE INSTITUTIONAL RACISM; PROVIDING CRITERIA BY WHICH STATE AGENCIES SHALL IMPLEMENT SUCH POLICIES; REQUIRING AN ANNUAL REPORT; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.
AI Summary
This bill, the State Personnel Diversity Act, creates a Chief Diversity Officer within the State Personnel Office to lead diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across state agencies. It also requires state agencies to designate Diversity and Inclusion Liaisons to collaborate with the Chief Diversity Officer and develop strategic plans to address institutional racism and promote diversity in hiring, promotion, and retention. The bill mandates annual reporting on workforce demographics and agency efforts to foster a more equitable and inclusive state government, with the reports made publicly available. An appropriation of $250,000 is provided to the State Personnel Office to implement the Act.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 02/08/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=126&year=22 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/22%20Regular/bills/house/HB0126.pdf |
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