FISCAL NOTE

Senate Bill 200 as introduced would prevent a person’s conviction history from being a factor in the employment application process. It would prohibit the State of Alabama or its political subdivisions from inquiring into an applicant’s conviction history until after a conditional job offer has been made. Exceptions are allowed if the conviction is directly related to the position sought.

This bill would increase, by an undetermined amount, the administrative obligations of the State of Alabama or its political subdivisions, or any state or political subdivision required to comply with the provisions of this bill and will increase the administrative and personnel costs of the Department of Labor to administer such policies and regulations. The bill requires the department to receive and act on grievances filed, conduct reviews on employers and hiring authorities and investigate and review complaints. Additionally, this bill instructs the Department of Labor to conduct an annual audit and report to the Governor any violations of the provisions of this bill, and for the Governor to correct any findings reported that occur after January 1, 2018.