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Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the summary and inserting the following:
‘Sec. 1. Technology. The Maine Human Rights Commission shall purchase a computer system that, at a minimum, meets the specifications required by existing federal contracts and facilitates electronic data management by the commission, including making case status information available electronically to parties and their attorneys.
Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.
 
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, MAINE
 
Human Rights Commission - Regulation 0150
 
Initiative: Provides one-time funds for the initial step in evaluating information technology needs.

GENERAL FUND	2017-18	2018-19	
All Other	$10,000	$0	
			
GENERAL FUND TOTAL	$10,000	$0	

Human Rights Commission - Regulation 0150
 
Initiative: Provides funds for 2 Paralegal positions, one Consumer Outreach position and related costs.

GENERAL FUND	2017-18	2018-19	
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT	3.000	3.000	
Personal Services	$173,268	$242,363	
All Other	$14,620	$7,120	
			
GENERAL FUND TOTAL	$187,888	$249,483	

HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, MAINE			
DEPARTMENT TOTALS	2017-18	2018-19	
			
GENERAL FUND	$197,888	$249,483	
			
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS	$197,888	$249,483	
 
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SUMMARY
This amendment is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary. It strikes the bill but retains the provisions providing funding for the 2 Paralegal positions and one Consumer Outreach position and the requirement that the Maine Human Rights Commission purchase a computer system. It adds a $10,000 appropriation for the initial step in evaluating the commission's computer system needs.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
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