This bill aims to prohibit certain hiring practices by state agencies in Michigan, specifically requiring that hiring for unclassified employment be based on objective and merit-based factors, such as relevant education or work experience. The bill defines "state agency" as any agency, board, bureau, commission, department, or office within the executive branch of the state, and "unclassified employment" as positions that are exempt from the classified state civil service.

Additionally, the bill establishes civil sanctions for state agencies that violate these hiring practices, imposing a fine of up to $10,000 for each violation. The attorney general is authorized to take action to collect these fines, which will be deposited into the general fund.