An Act To Increase Efficiency in Enforcement of the Maine Human Rights Act

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	2019-20	2020-21
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	2019-20	2020-21
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	2019-20	2020-21
GENERAL FUND	$197,888	$249,483
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS	$197,888	$249,483

summary

This bill provides funding for 2 Paralegal positions and one Consumer Outreach position within the Maine Human Rights Commission and requires that the commission purchase a computer system. It also includes a $10,000 appropriation for the initial step in evaluating the commission's computer system needs.