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AZ HB2160

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Quanta Crews

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular Session (2025)

AI Summary

  • Changes the name of the "Arizona Commission of African-American Affairs" to the "Arizona Office of African-American Affairs" throughout Arizona Revised Statutes sections 41-531 through 41-534.

  • Maintains the office's composition of nine appointed members (seven African-American, two non-African-American) plus eight ex officio members from state agencies, with appointed members serving three-year terms.

  • Preserves the office's existing powers and duties including advising the governor on policies affecting African-Americans, assisting community groups, developing recommendations on health services, housing, education, employment, and business development, and serving as a liaison to federal, state, and local agencies.

  • Establishes a continuously appropriated Arizona Office of African-American Affairs Fund for the office's operations, with investment earnings credited to the fund and exemption from appropriation lapsing requirements.

  • Requires the office to annually facilitate an African-American Legislative Day on the second Thursday and Friday of February to celebrate African-American history, culture, and contributions.

Legislative Description

Arizona office of African-American affairs

State Government - Title 41

Last Action

House minority caucus: Do pass

2/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules1/16/2025
Government1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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