If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes by adding a new section that explicitly prohibits the state and its agencies from utilizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs for hiring, training, or promotion purposes. Specifically, it would prevent any requirement for employees to engage in DEI programs and would also disallow making participation in such programs a condition of contracts. This new language would replace existing provisions that do not address these specific prohibitions.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Arizona Department of Administration monitor hiring practices to ensure compliance with these prohibitions. It also provides a definition for what constitutes a DEI program, clarifying that it includes any training or activity that justifies differential treatment based on various identity factors. Overall, the bill seeks to restrict the use of DEI initiatives within state employment practices, thereby altering the current legal landscape regarding diversity and inclusion efforts.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-710.03
Senate Engrossed Version: 41-710.03