Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-265

GOV 265

Human Resources Division Applicant Notification

Messrs. Rush, O'Connor and Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting the following section:-

SECTION XX. Section 4A of Chapter 7 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting in subsection (b) in line 59 after the word “administration” the following:-

i.The Human Resources Division shall be required to respond via electronic mail or verified mail to any applicant who has applied for a position within any state agency, commission, department, or any other organization listed under MassCareers on the official website of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts regarding the status of their application within twenty business days of the closing date of the posting of the position.

ii.The Human Resources Division shall remove any job posting listed under MassCareers on the official website of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts within three business days of the closing date of the posting of the position.