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AZ SCR1030

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/25/2022

Primary Sponsor

Martin Quezada

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2022)

AI Summary

  • Proclaims racism to be a public health crisis affecting Arizona society based on documented disparities in criminal justice, maternal health, and infant mortality rates among communities of color.

  • Opposes efforts to prevent teaching accurate history and discussion of race in classrooms.

  • Commits the Legislature to creating equity and justice-oriented governance and developing a work plan to educate state personnel about racism and its health impacts.

  • Pledges support for policies improving health outcomes in communities of color and advancing local, state, and federal social justice initiatives.

Legislative Description

Racism; public health crisis

Concurrent Resolution

Last Action

Senate read second time

1/26/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules1/25/2022
Government Institutions1/25/2022

Full Bill Text

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