RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS.

Removed the term 'agents of contractors' from the Department of the Attorney General's background check authority to comply with FBI requirements for specific, defined categories of persons.

Clarified that contractors and their employees (not just 'agents') may be subject to fingerprint-based background checks when they have access to federal tax information.

Added new categories of state agencies authorized to conduct criminal history record checks, including county liquor commissions for liquor administration, departments of commerce and consumer affairs for financial institutions, and various healthcare and human services programs.

Added procedural requirements for termination or denial of employment, including notification to the individual and an opportunity to meet and rebut findings before taking action.

Established that amendments to the criminal history record check statute shall not be repealed when the statute is reenacted on July 1, 2027, pursuant to a prior legislative act.

Replaced the undefined term 'agents of contractors' with specific categories including contractors, contractor's employees, and subcontractors who have access to federal tax information held by the Department of the Attorney General.

Added 52 new categories of organizations and individuals authorized to conduct criminal history record checks, including banks, credit unions, private schools, libraries, and various healthcare and social service providers.

Added specific provisions requiring notification and opportunity to meet and rebut findings before termination or denial of employment for individuals posing a risk to federal tax information security.

Clarified that private schools and designated organizations receiving criminal history information will only receive state-level indicators rather than full national criminal history records.

Added a sunset provision stating that amendments to section 846-2.7(b) will not be repealed when the section is reenacted on July 1, 2027.