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GA HR1600
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/26/2014
Primary Sponsor
Pedro Marin
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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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