OH SB67

Establishes a committee to study the progress and challenges of African Americans in Ohio in recognition of the 400th anniversary of African Americans in the United States.

Committee shall review existing reports including those from the Ohio Commission on Racial Fairness and Governor's Task Force Report on Black and Minority Health, and assess progress in housing, transportation, health, education, employment, environment, business development, and other policy areas.

Committee consists of 30 members appointed by the Governor (10), President and Minority Leader of the Senate (5 each), and Speaker and Minority Leader of the House (5 each), with representatives from the Ohio History Connection, National Museum of Afro-American History and Culture, research institutions, and Ohio Civil Rights Commission.

Committee must submit an initial report by December 31, 2021, hold public hearings across the state during a four-month period starting at least three months later, and submit a final revised report by October 31, 2022, after which the committee is abolished.

Appropriates $140,000 to the Ohio History Connection from the General Revenue Fund in fiscal year 2021 to cover committee expenses, with unexpended funds reappropriated to fiscal year 2022.