State Hiring Accessibility and Modernization.

Added requirement that State agencies may collect reference information and supplemental questions later in the selection process, including during job interviews, rather than requiring them upfront.

Added annual reporting requirement for the Office of State Human Resources to present the State application form and demonstrate the import process to the State Human Resources Commission starting in 2026.

Added new provision requiring agencies to simplify job postings and limiting the number of additional qualifications that can be added to a vacancy announcement without approval.

Modified the interpretation of additional qualifications in job postings, clarifying that they should be treated as management preferences rather than mandatory minimum qualifications.

Minor formatting changes including removal of committee substitute designation and adjustment of page numbering and header formatting.

Bill title and short title changed from 'Reduce Barriers to State Employment' to 'State Hiring Accessibility and Modernization' to reflect broader modernization goals.

New Section 2(a) added requirements for OSHR to streamline job applications by enabling resume uploads and automatic data import to reduce applicant burden.

New deadline added requiring OSHR to modify the job application process by November 1, 2025, with annual reporting to the State Human Resources Commission.

New Sections 2(b), 2(c), 2(d), and 2(e) added specific exemptions for managerial positions, wardens of adult corrections facilities, and clarified which positions are subject to the chapter's requirements.

Section 3 was added to clarify definitions of 'qualified persons' and 'essential qualifications' for political hiring restrictions, specifying minimum education and experience requirements.

Original sponsor information and committee referral details were removed and replaced with updated House Committee Substitute information dated 6/10/25.

Removed the original filing date of February 21, 2025 and the bill reference number DRS45066-LR-28A

Added updated filing information showing the bill was referred to Rules and Operations of the Senate on February 24, 2025

Changed the bill version identifier from DRS45066-LR-28A to S124-v-1 to reflect the new edition number