SB420

Amends the State Commission for Human Rights to revise the duties and powers of the chair and commission.

The bill amends the State Commission for Human Rights to revise the duties and powers of the chair and commission. The chair is designated as the chief executive officer, responsible for promoting efficient business transactions and handling complaints. The commission is tasked with nominating an executive director and assistant executive director for appointment by the governor. The commission must submit an annual report to various state officials and make it publicly available online. The commission can refuse to accept complaints that do not allege unlawful discriminatory practices.