Public employment; prohibits discrimination. (HB613)

Introduced By

Del. Jim LeMunyon (R-Oak Hill)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Public employment; nondiscrimination.  Prohibits discrimination in public employment based on race, color, religion, political affiliation, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other reason except reasons related to qualifications, ability, or performance. The bill contains technical amendments. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/10/2012Committee
01/10/2012Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12101791D
01/10/2012Referred to Committee on General Laws
01/26/2012Impact statement from DPB (HB613)
02/03/2012Assigned GL sub: #4 Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process
02/07/2012Subcommittee recommends laying on the table
02/14/2012Left in General Laws

Comments

Robyn E. Deane writes:

I believe that this bill makes the most sense of all the possible alternatives presented this year.

Instead of lengthening the 'laundry list' of specifically protected groups, it simply adds language to cover everyone equally by specifically stated when is prudent and acceptable.

By keeping specific mention of those groups which have been individually recognized in previous legislation, this bill addresses the concerns that those groups might have were their respective mentions removed.

For those people that feel the current law is already fully inclusive, this version will more clearly affirm that which they would seem to believe is already true.

It avoids the potential for nullification or challenge by avoiding the incorrect use of the term 'sexual orientation.'

A simple sentence, without specific mention of any group, that recognizes the benefit to the entire community garnered when every person capable of work is able to work, would be the ideal. In lieu of that, this bill is an excellent alternative that we should all, regardless of political affiliation, be able to comfortably embrace.

Respectfully submitted,

Robyn Deane

Robyn E. Deane writes:

A simple edit:

Instead of lengthening the 'laundry list' of specifically protected groups, it simply adds language to cover everyone equally by specifically stating when discrimination is prudent and acceptable.

...it was late, thank you!

Robyn