2008 House Bill 6172

Senate Roll Call 890: Passed

To authorize a government Asian Pacific American affairs commission, an state office of Asian Pacific American affairs (contingent on future appropriations), 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.

36 Yeas / 1 Nay
Republican (19 Yeas / 1 Nay)
Democrat (17 Yeas / 0 Nays)
Excused or Not Voting (1)