SB376 Alabama 2015 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2015
Title
Veterans, discriminatory hiring practices prohibited, complaint and hearing by Department of Veterans' Affairs, Secs. 31-5-4, 31-5-7 am'd.
Description
Currently, there is no specific state law prohibiting discriminatory hiring practices against veterans
This bill would specifically prohibit discriminatory hiring practices against veterans
The bill would provide that the Department of Veterans' Affairs would review complaints of alleged discriminatory practices and issue, if appropriate, administrative orders to provide remedies for violations
To amend Sections 31-5-4 and 31-5-7, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the Department of Veterans' Affairs; to prohibit discriminatory hiring practices against veterans; to provide for complaints by veterans, hearings of alleged violations, and administrative relief; and to provide for a defense based on certain job-related criteria.
Subjects
Veterans
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2015 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Veterans and Military Affairs |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | May 13, 2015 | CANCELLED at 19:00 | Senate V&MA Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB376 Alabama 2015 Session - Introduced |