An act relating to the Office of Racial Equity

This bill (H 357) would move the Office of Racial Equity from the Executive Branch to become an independent office within the state government. It directly affects how the Office of Racial Equity operates and reports, changing its administrative structure. The key provision is the reorganization of the office’s placement, removing it from direct oversight by the Governor’s office. This is a procedural change to the office’s governance, not a policy shift affecting residents or programs. The bill is currently pending in the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs.