The COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY proposed the following amendment (JUD0262.005):
    Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking lines 34 through 42 on page 2 and lines 1 through 2 on page 3 and inserting the following:

/     (2)     In making an appointment for a governing authority of a department, race, gender, and other demographic factors should be considered to assure nondiscrimination, inclusion, and representation to the greatest extent possible of all segments of the population of this State; however, consideration of these factors in no way creates a cause of action or basis for an employee grievance for a person appointed or for a person who fails to be appointed. The Governor in making appointments provided for by this section shall endeavor to appoint individuals who have demonstrated exemplary managerial skills in either the public or private sector.         /

Amend the bill further, as and if amended, by striking lines 11 through 12 on page 10 and inserting the following:

/     Senate or House of Representatives may initiate an oversight study     /

    Renumber sections to conform.
    Amend title to conform.