Support state bill to ban criminal history questions on job applications
In Plain English
Assembly Bill 218 would prohibit California state agencies from asking about criminal history on initial job applications. The city currently has its own 'Ban the Box' policy for city jobs. This resolution expresses the city's support for extending the same rule to all state government positions.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 26-13 in support of AB 218
7 to 0
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