2015 Senate Bill 90

Create African-American Affairs Commission

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 10, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To create an "Office of African-American Affairs" in the state Department of Civil Rights, and a government African-American Affairs Commission consisting of 15 political appointees who have "a particular interest or expertise in African-American concerns," with the mission of developing “a unified policy and plan of action to serve the needs of African-Americans in this state”.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

July 16, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jan. 14, 2016

Passed in the Senate 34 to 2 (details)

To create an "Office of African-American Affairs" in the state Department of Civil Rights, and a government African-American Affairs Commission consisting of 15 political appointees who have "a particular interest or expertise in African-American concerns," with the mission of developing “a unified policy and plan of action to serve the needs of African-Americans in this state”.