From the Legislative Equity Office
Welcome to the Legislative Equity Office. Walk-in hours are scheduled weekly, from 9:30am to 2:30pm on Thursdays, and from 9:30am to 2:30pm Monday through Thursday during Legislative Committee Days and Legislative Session. The office will be shut if a Respectful Workplace training coincides with walk-in hours (see schedule).
We are also available by phone, email, off-site, and virtual meetings during and outside of standard operating hours. Please email or call to set up an appointment.
Vision
The Legislative Equity Office was established by statute 173.900 et seq. to build a culture of inclusion and equality. We envision a general assembly free from harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, where people are treated equally and with respect; diverse opinions and perspectives are sought and valued; the voices of the people are heard; and ideas that can transform communities are fully realized.
Mission
The Legislative Equity Office is committed to promoting, sustaining, and ensuring an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment for interns, staff, lobbyists, elected officials, and the public. To meet this mission, the Legislative Equity Office shall: Promptly document all reports of harassment, discrimination and retaliation, subject to requests for confidentiality. Conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into all claims of harassment, discrimination and retaliation with efficiency and integrity. Develop and deliver a strategic educational plan for interns, staff, lobbyists, and members. Collaborate with public, private, and non-profit groups and impacted communities. Produce annual reports with recommendations to the Legislature to mitigate and eradicate harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.
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