Plain English Breakdown
The official text confirms the bill passed but does not list an effective date, leaving uncertainty about when it takes effect.
Amendment Clarifying Criminal History Checks for Finance Staff
This amendment changes House Bill 19 so that updates on new criminal records are only sent to people currently working with or hired by the Department of Finance.
What This Bill Does
- Changes who receives reports about new criminal records under House Bill 19.
- Removes the phrase 'an individual' from the original bill text and replaces it with 'a current employee, contractor, or third party'.
- Limits background check updates to people actively working for the Department of Finance.
Who It Names or Affects
- Current employees of the Department of Finance
- Contractors hired by the Department of Finance
- Third parties engaged with the Department of Finance
Terms To Know
- Subsequent criminal history
- New crimes or legal records that happen after a person is first checked.
- Third party
- A company or group hired to do work for the Department of Finance but not directly employed by it.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text does not state when this change will officially start.
- The source does not explain how often these criminal history checks happen.
- It is unclear if past employees or former contractors are included in the new rules.