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GA HR1600

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/26/2014

Primary Sponsor

Pedro Marin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Georgia Asian American Pacific Islander's Task Force consisting of 12 members appointed by the Governor (2), Speaker of the House, Speaker Pro Tempore, Lieutenant Governor, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, minority leaders of both chambers, Attorney General, Commissioner of Labor, Secretary of State, and Commissioner of Economic Development
  • Members serve two-year terms without compensation and are selected from nominees submitted by interested parties, national ethnic groups, and organizations representing various nationalities; the chairperson is chosen by the task force membership
  • Task force is responsible for developing statewide programs to recognize AAPI contributions, creating educational activities about AAPI issues and culture, and developing policies to improve economic, social, health, and educational needs of the AAPI community
  • Task force must meet no less than quarterly and submit an annual report of findings and recommendations to the Governor and legislature on January 1 of each year
  • Department of Economic Development provides coordination and staffing for administrative purposes

Legislative Description

Georgia Asian American Pacific Islander's Task Force; create

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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