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CT SB00178
Bill
Status
Passed
6/1/2018
Primary Sponsor
Government Administration and Elections Committee
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AI Summary
- Reduces Commission on Equity and Opportunity membership from 63 to 39 members effective July 1, 2018
- Changes appointment structure so each of seven appointing authorities (legislative leaders) appoints 6 members instead of 9, with 2 members each having experience in African-American affairs, Asian Pacific-American affairs, and Latino and Puerto Rican affairs
- Requires joint appointment by House Speaker and Senate President Pro Tempore of 3 members (instead of 9) with regional and subject matter expertise
- Members appointed on or after July 1, 2018 serve two-year terms; earlier appointees serve until June 30, 2018 or until vacancy occurs
- Consolidates the former African-American Affairs Commission, Latino and Puerto Rican Affairs Commission, and Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission into a single entity with three policy divisions
Legislative Description
An Act Decreasing The Membership Of The Commission On Equity And Opportunity.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
6/1/2018
Committee Referrals
Government Administration and Elections2/21/2018
Full Bill Text
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