REVISED
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS30912 / H0433
This bill promotes skills-based hiring for state employees. It prevents the state from using a degree as
an arbitrary screening tool and requires that the state evaluate job applicants based on skills and relevant
experience. With this bill, applicants can demonstrate the value created by apprenticeships, certificate
programs, microcredentials, formal education, prior work experience, and life experiences.
The state has already started implementing a skills-based approach, and this bill codifies that practice.
FISCAL NOTE
This legislation will not cause a fiscal impact to state or local governments. This is a policy change the Division
of Human Resources will implement with existing staff.
Contact:
Representative Wendy Horman
(208) 332-1071
Representative Josh Wheeler
(208) 332-1179
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN REVISED: 02/06/2024, 5:50 PM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 67-5309