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1 1 Amend Senate File 449 as follows:
1 2 #1. Page 2, by inserting after line 26 the
1 3 following:
1 4 "Sec. 100. Sections 101 through 111 of this Act
1 5 are enacted as subchapter 11 of chapter 216A.
1 6 Sec. 101. NEW SECTION. 216A.151 DEFINITIONS.
1 7 For purposes of this subchapter, unless the context
1 8 otherwise requires:
1 9 1. "Administrator" means the administrator of the
1 10 division on the status of Iowans of Asian and Pacific
1 11 Islander heritage of the department of human rights.
1 12 2. "Asian and Pacific Islander" means a person
1 13 from any of the countries of Asia or islands of the
1 14 Pacific.
1 15 3. "Commission" means the commission on the status
1 16 of Iowans of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage.
1 17 4. "Division" means the division on the status of
1 18 Iowans of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage of the
1 19 department of human rights.
1 20 Sec. 102. NEW SECTION. 216A.152 ESTABLISHMENT.
1 21 A commission on the status of Iowans of Asian and
1 22 Pacific Islander heritage is established consisting of
1 23 nine members appointed by the governor. The members
1 24 of the commission shall appoint one of the members to
1 25 serve as chairperson of the commission.
1 26 Sec. 103. NEW SECTION. 216A.153 TERM OF OFFICE.
1 27 Four of the members appointed to the initial
1 28 commission shall be designated by the governor to
1 29 serve two-year terms, and five shall be designated by
1 30 the governor to serve four-year terms. Succeeding
1 31 appointments shall be for a term of four years.
1 32 Vacancies in the membership shall be filled for the
1 33 unexpired term in the same manner as the original
1 34 appointment.
1 35 Sec. 104. NEW SECTION. 216A.154 MEETINGS OF THE
1 36 COMMISSION.
1 37 The commission shall meet at least four times each
1 38 year, and shall hold special meetings on the call of
1 39 the chairperson. The commission shall adopt rules
1 40 pursuant to chapter 17A as it deems necessary for the
1 41 commission and division. The members of the
1 42 commission shall be reimbursed for actual expenses
1 43 while engaged in their official duties. A member may
1 44 also be eligible to receive compensation as provided
1 45 in section 7E.6.
1 46 Sec. 105. NEW SECTION. 216A.155 DUTIES.
1 47 The commission shall:
1 48 1. Advise the governor and the general assembly on
1 49 issues confronting Asian and Pacific Islander persons
1 50 in this state, including the unique problems of non-
2 1 English-speaking immigrants and refugees.
2 2 2. Advise the governor and the general assembly of
2 3 administrative and legislative changes necessary to
2 4 ensure Asian and Pacific Islander persons access to
2 5 benefits and services provided to people in this
2 6 state.
2 7 3. Recommend to the governor and the general
2 8 assembly any revisions in the state's affirmative
2 9 action program and other steps necessary to eliminate
2 10 underutilization of Asian and Pacific Islander persons
2 11 in the state's workforce.
2 12 4. Recommend to the governor and the general
2 13 assembly legislation designed to improve the economic
2 14 and social condition of Asian and Pacific Islander
2 15 persons in this state.
2 16 5. Serve as a conduit to state government for
2 17 organizations of Asian and Pacific Islander persons in
2 18 this state.
2 19 6. Serve as a referral agency to assist Asian and
2 20 Pacific Islander persons in securing access to state
2 21 agencies and programs.
2 22 7. Serve as a liaison with the federal government,
2 23 local government units, and private organizations on
2 24 matters relating to the Asian and Pacific Islander
2 25 persons of this state.
2 26 8. Perform or contract for the performance of
2 27 studies designed to suggest solutions to the problems
2 28 of Asian and Pacific Islander persons in the areas of
2 29 education, employment, human rights, health, housing,
2 30 social welfare, and other related areas.
2 31 9. Implement programs designed to solve the
2 32 problems of Asian and Pacific Islander persons when
2 33 authorized by law.
2 34 10. Publicize the accomplishments of Asian and
2 35 Pacific Islander persons and their contributions to
2 36 this state.
2 37 11. Work with other state and federal agencies and
2 38 organizations to develop small business opportunities
2 39 and promote economic development for Asian and Pacific
2 40 Islander persons.
2 41 12. Supervise development of an Asian and Pacific
2 42 Islander trade primer, outlining Asian and Pacific
2 43 Islander customs, cultural traditions, and business
2 44 practices, including language usage for use by Iowa's
2 45 export community.
2 46 13. Cooperate with other state and federal
2 47 agencies and organizations to develop improved state
2 48 trade relations with Asian and Pacific Islander
2 49 countries.
2 50 Sec. 106. NEW SECTION. 216A.156 REVIEW OF GRANT
3 1 APPLICATIONS AND BUDGET REQUESTS.
3 2 Before the submission of an application, state
3 3 departments and agencies shall consult with the
3 4 commission concerning applications for federal funding
3 5 that will have its primary effect on Asian and Pacific
3 6 Islander persons in Iowa. The commission shall advise
3 7 the governor and the director of revenue and finance
3 8 concerning any state agency request that will have its
3 9 primary effect on Asian and Pacific Islander persons
3 10 in Iowa.
3 11 Sec. 107. NEW SECTION. 216A.157 ADDITIONAL
3 12 AUTHORITY.
3 13 The commission may:
3 14 1. Enter into contracts, within the limit of funds
3 15 made available to it, with individuals, organizations,
3 16 and institutions for services.
3 17 2. Solicit and accept grants of moneys or property
3 18 from the federal government or any other source, and
3 19 may upon its own order use this money, property, or
3 20 other resources to accomplish the duties of the
3 21 commission.
3 22 Sec. 108. NEW SECTION. 216A.158 EMPLOYEES AND
3 23 RESPONSIBILITY.
3 24 The commission shall employ necessary employees.
3 25 Pursuant to section 216A.2, the commission shall have
3 26 responsibility for budgetary and personnel decisions
3 27 for the commission and division. The administrator
3 28 shall administer programs and policies as determined
3 29 by the commission.
3 30 Sec. 109. NEW SECTION. 216A.159 STATE AGENCY
3 31 ASSISTANCE.
3 32 On the request of the commission, state departments
3 33 and agencies shall supply the commission with advisory
3 34 staff services on matters relating to the jurisdiction
3 35 of the commission. The commission shall cooperate and
3 36 coordinate its activities with other state agencies to
3 37 the highest possible degree.
3 38 Sec. 110. NEW SECTION. 216A.160 ANNUAL REPORT.
3 39 Not later than February 1 of each year the
3 40 commission shall file a report with the governor and
3 41 the general assembly of its proceedings for the
3 42 previous calendar year, and may submit with the report
3 43 such recommendations pertaining to its affairs as the
3 44 commission deems desirous, including recommendations
3 45 for legislative consideration and other action it
3 46 deems necessary.
3 47 Sec. 111. Section 216A.1, Code 1999, is amended by
3 48 adding the following new subsection:
3 49 NEW SUBSECTION. 8. Division on the status of
3 50 Iowans of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage."
4 1 #2. By renumbering as necessary.
4 2
4 3
4 4
4 5 JOE BOLKCOM
4 6 ROBERT E. DVORSKY
4 7 SF 449.301 78
4 8 jp/cf
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