SB1665

State agencies; hiring practices; appeals

Chamber Passed·2/25/26

Arizona SB1665 mandates standardized hiring practices for state agencies, including a transparent grading system and appeal rights for candidates.

Arizona SB1665 introduces a standardized hiring process for state agencies, excluding the governor's office and appointed board members. The process includes a weighted grade based on experience, education, skills, and certifications, and an interview panel grade. These grades combine to form an overall grade for each candidate. The hiring process must be completed within ninety days. Candidates can appeal hiring decisions if they believe the process was not followed or if the process took longer than ninety days.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 0–0 · Feb 25
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed

Calendar

Mar 16

1:00 PM

House Rules

Mar 11

9:00 AM

House Government

History

Apr 1

House

House Committee of the Whole action: Retained on the Calendar

Mar 17

House

House majority caucus: Do pass

Mar 17

House

House minority caucus: Do pass