ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-seventh Legislature

First Regular Session

 

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HB 2160: Arizona office of African-American affairs

Sponsor: Representative Crews, LD 26

Committee on Government

Overview

Changes the name of the Arizona Commission of African-American Affairs to the Arizona Office of African-American Affairs.

History

The Arizona Commission of African-American Affairs powers and duties include advising the Governor on how to be responsive to the needs of the African-American community, acting as a liaison to federal, state and local agencies about programs affecting African-Americans and assisting community groups to implement strategies and programs to enhance the social, cultural and economic status of the African-American community. The commission meets quarterly or more as needed. In addition, the commission facilitates an African-American legislative day on the second Thursday and Friday of February to pay tribute to the history and culture of African-Americans and to their contributions to the prosperity and cultural diversity of the United States (A.R.S. §§ 41-532; 41-533).

Provisions

1.   Replaces the name of the Arizona Commission of African-American affairs to the Arizona Office of African-American Affairs. (Sec. 1)

2.   Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 2-5)

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