State agencies (proposed): boards and commissions; Black leadership advisory council; establish. Creates new act.
This bill establishes the Black Leadership Advisory Council by codifying its structure and duties into state law. The council will consist of 16 voting members, including the director of the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and 15 individuals appointed by the governor to represent diverse Black leadership fields, with specific requirements for immigrant representation and youth inclusion. Its primary function is to advise the governor on policies aimed at eliminating racial inequity in areas such as healthcare, housing, and employment, while also identifying laws that perpetuate such disparities. The council will operate independently in its advisory role but relies on the department for budget and management, and it is required to submit an annual report on its activities and recommendations.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Dec 2024
Senate Passage
Dec 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 23, 2024
Last action Dec 11, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Dec 4, 2024
Introduced
received on 12/04/2024
lower
Dec 4, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED ROLL CALL # 433 YEAS 33 NAYS 3 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0
upper
Dec 3, 2024
Upper · Passed
SUBSTITUTE (S-1) CONCURRED IN
upper
Dec 3, 2024
Upper · Passed
REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)
upper
Jun 6, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
upper
Jun 6, 2024
Upper · Passed
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT
upper
Apr 23, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
upper
Apr 23, 2024
Introduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR ERIKA GEISS
upper
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Erika Geiss
DDemocratic
Co
Dayna Polehanki
DDemocratic
Co
Jeremy Moss
DDemocratic
Co
Mallory McMorrow
DDemocratic
Co
Mary Cavanagh
DDemocratic
Co
Paul Wojno
DDemocratic
Co
Sam Singh
DDemocratic
Co
Sarah Anthony
DDemocratic
Co
Sean McCann
DDemocratic
Co
Stephanie Chang
DDemocratic
Co
Sue Shink
DDemocratic
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