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This bill updates the organizational structure of the Maine Human Rights Commission by making a few specific changes. First, it repeals an existing paragraph (paragraph B) in a section of Maine state law related to the commission. Then, it enacts a new paragraph (paragraph C) that establishes a "Commission Counsel" position, which appears to be a major policy-influencing role within the organization. The bill also includes an appropriations section that provides funding for reclassifying a Public Service Coordinator III position to this new major policy-influencing position. Specifically, the bill allocates $2,976 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $10,447 in fiscal year 2026-27 from the General Fund to support this position reclassification. By creating the Commission Counsel role, the bill seems intended to enhance the legal and policy capabilities of the Maine Human Rights Commission by establishing a dedicated legal leadership position.

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