PUBLIC DEFENDER: Provides for the office of the state public defender. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV)

This bill amends the text of a previous measure to establish the office of the state public defender. The specific change involves deleting a line on page 3 of the legislation, which is a procedural edit to the document's wording. By modifying the existing bill, the state is adjusting the legal framework that governs the appointment and operation of public defenders. This adjustment affects the administrative structure of the public defense system but does not introduce new substantive policies or funding. The bill has been passed by the Senate and is currently moving to the House for further consideration.