2008 Senate Bill 1371

Create state Asian Pacific American affairs commission

Introduced in the Senate

June 12, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Hansen Clarke (D-1)

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 Committee on Local, Urban, and State Affairs