Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7769

Introduced
2/28/24  

Caption

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO THE RI AFRICAN DIASPORA COMMUNITY (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 to the RI African Diaspora Community.)

Impact

The bill's funding allocation includes various segments aimed at enhancing the community's capacity. Notably, $180,000 is designated for policy and research initiatives, which are intended to foster lasting solutions to challenges impacting people of African descent in the state. Other allocations include leadership development, civic education, and outreach, all of which are crucial for engaging the community and guiding policymaking efforts that align with their specific needs.

Summary

House Bill 7769 proposes a joint resolution to appropriate $500,000 to support the Rhode Island African Diaspora Community. The purpose of this appropriation is to advance public policy discourse by researching and documenting the socio-economic experiences of African Diaspora individuals in Rhode Island. This funding aims to inform, educate, and create equitable solutions to pressing societal issues faced by this community while also highlighting their contributions through various research activities.

Contention

Debate around the appropriation may arise regarding the effectiveness of spending public funds on community-specific initiatives versus broader state programs. Some lawmakers may question whether this focus on the African Diaspora Community warrants financial support compared to other pressing issues. Moreover, the establishment of a recurring 'State of African Diaspora in Rhode Island Report' seeks to track and address ongoing inequities across various sectors, which could lead to discussions on resource allocation and the prioritization of minority communities in policy decisions.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI H5816

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $2,500,000 To The Haus Of Codec (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $2,500,000 To The Haus Of Codec.)

RI H6124

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $2,000,000 To The Rhode Island Food Bank (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $2,000,000 To The Rhode Island Community Food Bank.)

RI H5818

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $5,000,000 To The Rhode Island Office Of Housing And Community Development To Provide For The Housing Problem Solving Fund (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $5,000,000 To The Office Of Housing And Community Development To Provide Funding For The Housing Problem Solving Fund.)

RI H6243

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $738,088 To Rhode Island College (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $738,088 To Rhode Island College To Fund Rhode Island College Hsi Status And Student Supports.)

RI S0774

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $738,088 To Rhode Island College (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $738,088 To Rhode Island College To Fund Rhode Island College Hsi Status And Student Supports.)

RI H6468

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $400,000 To Community College Of Rhode Island For The Gwo Certification Program At The Flanagan Campus (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $400,000 To Community College Of Rhode Island For A Gwo Certification Program At The Flanagan Campus.)

RI S0271

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $1,000,000 To The Rhode Island Council For The Humanities For Direct Grant Funding To Community Cultural Organizations Throughout Rhode Island (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $1,000,000 To The Rhode Island Council For The Humanities To Continue Efforts To Support Local Cultural Organizations Throughout The State.)

RI H5478

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $150,000 To The Women's Fund Of Rhode Island (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $150,000 To Women’s Fund Of Rhode Island To Implement Programs And Initiatives That Seek To Close The Gender Wage, Wealth, Health, And Leadership Gaps.)

RI H6210

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $500,000 To Waterfire Providence (authorizes The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $500,000 To Waterfire Providence.)

RI H6125

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $750,000 To The Rhode Island School For Progressive Education Over Three Fiscal Years (this Joint Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Total Sum Of $750,000 To The Rhode Island School Of Progressive Education, A Period Of Over Three Fiscal Years, To Be Distributed In Three (3) Equal Installments.)

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US HB5451

African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2023

US SB2789

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US SB3656

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NJ A3092

Requires State agencies update demographic data collection methods on Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, North African, and South Asian and Indian Diaspora residents of this State.

NJ S2415

Requires State agencies update demographic data collection methods on Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, North African, and South Asian and Indian Diaspora residents of this State.

VA SJR34

African Diaspora Heritage Month; designating as September 2022 and each succeeding year thereafter.

VA HJR133

African Diaspora Heritage Month; designating as September 2022 and each succeeding year thereafter.