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MI SB0215

Bill

Status

Passed

8/24/2010

Primary Sponsor

Mark Jansen

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Origin

Senate

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Renames the Commission on Spanish-Speaking Affairs to the Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan and updates all related terminology throughout the act from "Spanish-speaking" to "Hispanic/Latino"

  • Establishes the Hispanic/Latino Commission with 15 members appointed by the governor with senate approval, meeting at least 6 times annually, with members representing urban, suburban, and rural areas throughout the state

  • Designates the Commission to advise state leadership on Hispanic/Latino affairs, recommend policy changes, review grants, and coordinate heritage month and holiday celebrations

  • Creates the Office of Hispanic/Latino Affairs within the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth to conduct studies, serve as an information clearinghouse, and submit annual reports to the governor and legislature

  • Establishes a state Hispanic/Latino Interagency Council comprising representatives from 16 state departments and agencies to coordinate programs and services for Hispanic/Latino people

Legislative Description

State agencies (existing); boards and commissions; name and duties of the commission on Spanish-speaking affairs (COSSA); revise. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 of 1975 PA 164 (MCL 18.301 et seq.).

State agencies (existing), boards and commissions

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0146'10 With Immediate Effect

8/24/2010

Committee Referrals

Government Operations8/19/2009
Local, Urban & State Affairs2/11/2009

Full Bill Text

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