NEXT STEPS

As noted in the Introduction, it is important to begin the process of coordinating the separate system initiatives under way within the Legislative Branch as soon as possible. Otherwise, this rare opportunity for significantly reducing duplication of effort will be lost. The committees may well wish to obtain additional comments on this plan from other offices and agencies of the legislature and from commercial vendors through an invitation for comment or through a hearing. These additional comments will undoubtedly prove useful in considering this plan. Timing is also important, however, both to continue progress and to ensure effective coordination of effort. The Library therefore recommends that the committees determine whether they wish to approve and implement this plan in its current or in a modified form by the end of the current fiscal year.

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