If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes by adding a new section to title 41, chapter 4, article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. The new provisions would explicitly prohibit the state and its agencies from using diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs for hiring, training, or promotion purposes. Additionally, it would prevent the state from requiring employees to engage in DEI programs or mandating participation in such programs as a condition of contracts.

The bill would also require the Arizona Department of Administration to monitor hiring practices to ensure compliance with these prohibitions. Furthermore, it defines a DEI program as any initiative that necessitates employee participation in activities that justify differential treatment based on various identity factors, including sex, color, and ethnicity. Overall, the bill aims to restrict the use of DEI initiatives within state employment practices.

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