Informing the Legislature that on July 3, 2024, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1832 HD1 SD2 CD1 (ACT 186).

This bill allows state departments to review job applications for their own vacancies instead of waiting for the Department of Human Resources Development to process them first. The change aims to speed up hiring by letting agencies check if applicants meet basic qualifications immediately after a job posting closes or on a rolling basis. By shifting this initial review to the hiring departments, the bill seeks to reduce the time qualified candidates wait for a response and help fill critical state positions faster.