The bill aims to prohibit certain hiring practices by state agencies in Michigan, mandating that hiring for unclassified employment must be based on objective and merit-based factors, such as relevant education or work experience. It defines "state agency" as any agency, board, bureau, commission, department, or office of the state, and clarifies that "unclassified employment" refers to positions exempt from the classified state civil service as outlined in the state constitution.

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