HB 2160
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-seventh Legislature
First Regular Session
House: GOV DP 6-0-0-1
HB 2160: Arizona office of African-American affairs
Sponsor: Representative Crews, LD 26
Caucus & COW
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)
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note