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