WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

A 4851

Directs the department of civil service to conduct a study on Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) employment in the public sector workforce

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Lester Chang

Directs the Civil Service to study AAPI representation in the public sector to guide future hiring and equity policies.

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · A 4851

Summary of Bill A 4851

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 4851
  • Title: Directs the department of civil service to conduct a study on Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) employment in the public sector workforce
  • Sponsor: Lester Chang (primary)
  • Introduced: February 6, 2025
  • Status: Referred to Governmental Employees
  • Related Bill: A 6260 (prior-session)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill requires the Department of Civil Service to conduct a study examining AAPI employment within the public sector workforce. The primary aim is to assess current representation and related factors affecting AAPI employees in public employment.

Key Provisions

  • Directs the Department of Civil Service to undertake a study focused on Asian American and Pacific Islander employment in the public sector workforce.
  • The provided information does not specify additional details such as study scope, methodology, data sources, deliverables (e.g., a final report), duration, or funding.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Primary implementer: Department of Civil Service, which would conduct the study.
  • Public sector workforce: Individuals employed in public sector positions who identify as Asian American or Pacific Islander.
  • Policymakers and state/agency leadership: May utilize study findings to inform human resources policies, hiring practices, and workforce equity initiatives.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction Date: February 6, 2025
  • Current Status: Referred to the Governmental Employees committee, indicating the bill will be reviewed and potentially amended by that committee before moving further in the legislative process.
  • The provided content does not include a timetable for completion of the study, reporting requirements, or a sunset/expansion clause, nor any fiscal provisions.

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • If enacted, the bill would establish a formal process to assess AAPI representation and related employment dynamics in public service.
  • The study could inform future policy decisions, targeted recruitment and retention efforts, and transparency in public sector employment for AAPI communities.
  • Given the lack of detail in the available text, stakeholders may seek clarifications on: study scope, data collection methods, expected deliverables (e.g., a published report with findings and recommendations), timelines, funding, and how findings would influence policy or practice.

Related Prior Legislation

  • A 6260 (prior-session) is listed as related, suggesting a previously introduced or related measure addressing similar concerns.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

Sign in to ask a question.