Date	Chamber	Action
1/10/2017	House	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Best Candidate for the Job Act. Provides that private employers shall properly consider for employment persons previously convicted of one or more criminal offenses. Prohibits discrimination against such persons unless there is a direct relationship between the offense and the specific employment sought. Establishes criteria for evaluating convictions. Provides that an employer that demonstrates that it has hired an individual pursuant to the Act, except for a willful or wanton act in hiring an individual, shall not be liable for acts or omissions by the employee. Exempts law enforcement agencies.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
2/18/2015	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Esther Golar
2/18/2015	House	First Reading
2/18/2015	House	Referred to Rules Committee
3/2/2015	House	Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
3/10/2015	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
3/27/2015	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4/6/2016	House	Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Rita Mayfield
4/6/2016	House	Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
1/10/2017	House	Session Sine Die

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