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MO HB444
Bill
Status
2/8/2011
Primary Sponsor
Michael Corcoran
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AI Summary
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Governor must ensure collective membership of state appointive boards, commissions, committees, and councils reflects the proportion of each gender and race in the state population according to the most recent federal decennial census, to the extent possible.
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Equitable representation shall be achieved no later than January 1, 2015, with ex officio members excluded from the count.
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Executive officers, directors, or chairpersons of affected bodies must electronically report to the secretary of state by January 1, 2012, and annually thereafter, providing the number of members and racial and gender composition without including individual names.
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Secretary of state shall maintain submitted reports as public records.
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No provision prohibits individuals from completing their terms on these bodies or creates a private right of action.
Legislative Description
Requires the Governor when selecting appointees to state boards, commissions, committees, and councils to ensure that the membership reflects racial and gender equity based on population if possible
Last Action
Referred: Professional Registration and Licensing (H)
3/31/2011