Public employees; merit; hiring practices

This bill would prohibit Arizona state and local governments from hiring public employees based on anything other than their qualifications and skills. It also states that employers cannot manipulate employee composition based on race, ethnicity, sex, or national origin, except to ensure neutral hiring practices. The Attorney General or any other person can sue for violations, and prevailing parties can recover costs and attorney fees.

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