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NM SB163

NM SB163
State Personnel Diversity Act


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Introduced
01/25/2022
In Committee
01/26/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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, known as the Diversity Act, establishes several key provisions to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the state government workforce. It creates a Chief Diversity Officer within the State Personnel Office to lead diversity initiatives, develop training programs, and ensure compliance with relevant laws. The bill also requires state agencies to designate Diversity and Inclusion Liaisons and establish a Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Council to collaborate on these efforts. Additionally, the bill mandates that state agencies develop and implement diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic plans, and submit annual reports detailing progress on various diversity metrics. The bill appropriates $250,000 from the general fund to the State Personnel Office to carry out these provisions in the 2023 fiscal year.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (27)

Last Action

Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 01/26/2022)

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