Bill > HSB212

Introduced Session

Current law sets forth a state policy to apply affirmative action measures to correct deficiencies in the state employment system where those remedies are appropriate, and sets forth various requirements relating to affirmative action for state and educational entities including but not limited to the department of administrative services (DAS), the state board of regents, the judicial branch, the department of education, school districts, area education agencies, community colleges, and accredited private institutions. This bill strikes or repeals those provisions, including but not limited to provisions requiring the preparation of an affirmative action plan (Code section 19B.4(1)) and submission of annual affirmative action reports by each state agency (Code section 19B.5). The bill also strikes a provision requiring DAS and the board of regents to conduct studies to evaluate employment practices and develop improved methods of dealing with all employment issues related to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. H.F. _____ The bill strikes the requirement that DAS’ and the state board of regents’ contract compliance policies assure the utilization of minority, women’s, and disadvantaged business enterprises (Code section 19B.7(1)(a)(2)) and that DAS and the board of regents report on specific efforts related to equal opportunity and the use of minority, women’s, and disadvantaged business enterprises. The bill repeals a provision allowing DAS to impose sanctions on a state agency, community college, area education agency, or school district to ensure compliance with state programs emphasizing equal opportunity through affirmative action, contract compliance policies, and procurement goals for targeted small businesses (Code section 19B.8). The bill strikes the obligation of school districts, area education agencies, and community colleges to submit an annual report to the director of the department of education on accomplishments and programs related to equal opportunity and affirmative action.

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House Judiciary Committee (10:30:00 3/4/2025 RM 103) (on 03/04/2025)

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