AN ACT PREVENTING THE USE OF CREDIT SCORES BY CERTAIN EMPLOYERS IN HIRING DECISIONS.

Appropriations Committee

JOINT FAVORABLE REPORT

Bill No.:	SB-361
Title:	AN ACT PREVENTING THE USE OF CREDIT SCORES BY CERTAIN EMPLOYERS IN HIRING DECISIONS.
Vote Date:	4/25/2011
Vote Action:	Joint Favorable Substitute
PH Date:	2/15/2011
File No.:	58, 742

SPONSORS OF BILL:

Labor and Public Employees Committee

REASONS FOR BILL:

The Appropriations Committee adopted substitute language that would delete the reference to a non-lapsing appropriation in the Labor Department and deposit fines and penalties in the General Fund. This allows for greater flexibility in the use of those monies.

RESPONSE FROM ADMINISTRATION/AGENCY:

See Labor and Public Employees Committee Joint Favorable Report of 3/10/11

NATURE AND SOURCES OF SUPPORT:

See Labor and Public Employees Committee Joint Favorable Report of 3/10/11

NATURE AND SOURCES OF OPPOSITION:

See Labor and Public Employees Committee Joint Favorable Report of 3/10/11

Reported by: Elizabeth Gillette

Date: May 12, 2011