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Committee reviews renaming Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to 'Division of People and Culture'
Summary
House Bill 254, requested by the Department of Human Resources, would rename the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to the Division of People and Culture; sponsors say the change emphasizes employee experience and organizational culture.
The Senate Elections and Government Affairs Committee took up House Bill 254, a departmental request to rename the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion under the Department of Human Resources to the Division of People and Culture.
Chair Dean Cruz said the change was requested by the division and is intended to signal a broader focus on employee experience, organizational culture and people‑centered initiatives. He said the new name would position the division as a contributor to cultural development and organizational success within state government.
Cruz described the bill as straightforward and coming from the department; no extended debate or public testimony was recorded on HB 254 during the meeting.
The committee did not record final action on HB 254 at this session; the bill will remain before the committee for future consideration.
