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NEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />
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House Bill 4366 would prohibit an employer from asking for information about a felony conviction on an application for employment.&nbsp; <br />
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However, the prohibition would not apply to:&nbsp; <br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1) a background check or any written, electronic, or oral inquiry that takes place after the submission of the initial application for employment or <br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2) an inquiry that is necessary to enable an employer to comply with a requirement of state or federal law.&nbsp; <br />
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A person alleging a violation of this new act could bring a civil action for appropriate injunctive relief or damages, or both, in the circuit court for the county where the alleged violation occurred or where the person against whom the complaint is filed lives or has a principal place of business.&nbsp; In addition to damages for injury or loss caused by each violation, the court could award to the complainant all or a portion of the costs of litigation, including reasonable attorney fees and witness fees.<br />
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NEW POLL QUESTION:<br />
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Should the legislature pass a law that would remove a question regarding a felony conviction from the employment application?<br />
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Yes<br />
No<br />
Undecided<br />
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Should the legislature pass a law that would regulate the distribution of medical marijuana?<br />
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No - 40% <br />
Undecided - 5% <br />
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