S.B. 615 (S-1): SUMMARY - EMPLOYMENT: AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

Senate Bill 615 (Substitute S-1 as passed by the Senate)

Sponsor: Senator Mat J. Dunaskiss

Committee: Local, Urban and State Affairs

Date Completed: 8-11-98

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to prohibit an employer or employment agency from adjusting a test score, using a different cut-off score, or otherwise altering the results of a test on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, or gender in order to select or refer an applicant or candidate for employment or promotion.

MCL 37.2202 & 37.2203 - Legislative Analyst: L. Arasim

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

- Fiscal Analyst: E. Limbs

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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.