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• Introduced by Sen. Hansen Clarke (D) on June 12, 2008, to create a government Asian Pacific American affairs commission, an office of Asian Pacific American affairs, and an interagency council on Asian Pacific American affairs. Among other things the commission would have the mission of advising the governor and legislature on the coordination and administration of state programs serving Asian Pacific Americans; make recommendations for changes in state programs, statutes, and policies; and advise on the nature, magnitude, and priorities of the problems of Asian Pacific Americans in this state.
  • Referred to the Senate Local, Urban, & State Affairs Committee on June 12, 2008.