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1 1 SENATE FILE 2188
1 2
1 3 AN ACT
1 4 PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMISSION ON THE STATUS
1 5 OF IOWANS OF ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE WITHIN THE
1 6 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS.
1 7
1 8 BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:
1 9
1 10 Section 1. Sections 3 through 12 of this Act are enacted
1 11 as subchapter 11 of Code chapter 216A.
1 12 Sec. 2. Section 216A.1, Code 2003, is amended by adding
1 13 the following new subsection:
1 14 NEW SUBSECTION. 8. Division on the status of Iowans of
1 15 Asian and Pacific Islander heritage.
1 16 Sec. 3. NEW SECTION. 216A.151 DEFINITIONS.
1 17 For purposes of this subchapter, unless the context
1 18 otherwise requires:
1 19 1. "Administrator" means the administrator of the division
1 20 on the status of Iowans of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage
1 21 of the department of human rights.
1 22 2. "Asian and Pacific Islander" means an individual from
1 23 any of the countries of Asia or islands of the Pacific.
1 24 3. "Commission" means the commission on the status of
1 25 Iowans of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage.
1 26 4. "Division" means the division on the status of Iowans
1 27 of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage of the department of
1 28 human rights.
1 29 Sec. 4. NEW SECTION. 216A.152 ESTABLISHMENT.
1 30 A commission on the status of Iowans of Asian and Pacific
1 31 Islander heritage is established consisting of nine members
1 32 appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation by the
1 33 senate. Members shall be appointed representing every
1 34 geographical area of the state. The members of the commission
1 35 shall appoint one of the members to serve as chairperson of
2 1 the commission.
2 2 Sec. 5. NEW SECTION. 216A.153 TERM OF OFFICE.
2 3 Four of the members appointed to the initial commission
2 4 shall be designated by the governor to serve two-year terms,
2 5 and five shall be designated by the governor to serve four-
2 6 year terms. Succeeding appointments shall be for a term of
2 7 four years. Vacancies in the membership shall be filled for
2 8 the remainder of the term of the original appointment.
2 9 Sec. 6. NEW SECTION. 216A.154 MEETINGS OF THE
2 10 COMMISSION.
2 11 The commission shall meet at least four times each year,
2 12 and shall hold special meetings on the call of the
2 13 chairperson. The commission shall adopt rules pursuant to
2 14 chapter 17A as it deems necessary for the conduct of its
2 15 business. The members of the commission shall be reimbursed
2 16 for actual expenses while engaged in their official duties. A
2 17 member may also be eligible to receive compensation as
2 18 provided in section 7E.6.
2 19 Sec. 7. NEW SECTION. 216A.155 DUTIES.
2 20 The commission shall:
2 21 1. Advise the governor and the general assembly on issues
2 22 confronting Asian and Pacific Islander persons in this state,
2 23 including the unique problems of non-English-speaking
2 24 immigrants and refugees.
2 25 2. Advise the governor and the general assembly of
2 26 administrative and legislative changes necessary to ensure
2 27 Asian and Pacific Islander persons access to benefits and
2 28 services provided to people in this state.
2 29 3. Recommend to the governor and the general assembly any
2 30 revisions in the state's affirmative action program and other
2 31 steps necessary to eliminate underutilization of Asian and
2 32 Pacific Islander persons in the state's workforce.
2 33 4. Recommend legislation to the governor and the general
2 34 assembly designed to improve the economic and social condition
2 35 of Asian and Pacific Islander persons in this state.
3 1 5. Serve as a conduit to state government for
3 2 organizations of Asian and Pacific Islander persons in this
3 3 state.
3 4 6. Serve as a referral agency to assist Asian and Pacific
3 5 Islander persons in securing access to state agencies and
3 6 programs.
3 7 7. Serve as a liaison with federal, state, and local
3 8 governmental units, and private organizations on matters
3 9 relating to the Asian and Pacific Islander persons in this
3 10 state.
3 11 8. Perform or contract for the performance of studies
3 12 designed to suggest solutions to the problems of Asian and
3 13 Pacific Islander persons in the areas of education,
3 14 employment, human rights, health, housing, social welfare, and
3 15 other related areas.
3 16 9. Implement programs designed to solve the problems of
3 17 Asian and Pacific Islander persons when authorized by law.
3 18 10. Publicize the accomplishments of Asian and Pacific
3 19 Islander persons and their contributions to this state.
3 20 11. Work with other state and federal agencies and
3 21 organizations to develop small business opportunities and
3 22 promote economic development for Asian and Pacific Islander
3 23 persons.
3 24 12. Supervise development of an Asian and Pacific Islander
3 25 trade primer, outlining Asian and Pacific Islander customs,
3 26 cultural traditions, and business practices, including
3 27 language usage for use by Iowa's export community.
3 28 13. Cooperate with other state and federal agencies and
3 29 organizations to develop improved state trade relations with
3 30 Asian and Pacific Islander countries.
3 31 Sec. 8. NEW SECTION. 216A.156 REVIEW OF GRANT
3 32 APPLICATIONS AND BUDGET REQUESTS.
3 33 Before the submission of an application, state departments
3 34 and agencies shall consult with the commission concerning
3 35 applications for federal funding that will have its primary
4 1 effect on persons of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage in
4 2 Iowa. The commission shall advise the governor and the
4 3 director of revenue and finance concerning any state agency
4 4 budget request that will have its primary effect on persons of
4 5 Asian and Pacific Islander heritage in Iowa.
4 6 Sec. 9. NEW SECTION. 216A.157 ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY.
4 7 The commission may:
4 8 1. Enter into contracts, within the limit of funds made
4 9 available, with individuals, organizations, and institutions
4 10 for services.
4 11 2. Accept gifts, grants, devises, or bequests of real or
4 12 personal property from the federal government or any other
4 13 source for the use and purposes of the commission.
4 14 Notwithstanding sections 8.33 and 12C.7, the interest accrued
4 15 from moneys received under this subsection shall not revert to
4 16 the general fund of the state, but shall remain available for
4 17 expenditure by the commission.
4 18 Sec. 10. NEW SECTION. 216A.158 EMPLOYEES AND
4 19 RESPONSIBILITY.
4 20 The commission may employ necessary employees. Pursuant to
4 21 section 216A.2, the commission may have responsibility for
4 22 budgetary and personnel decisions for the commission and
4 23 division. The administrator may administer programs and
4 24 policies as determined by the commission.
4 25 Sec. 11. NEW SECTION. 216A.159 STATE AGENCY ASSISTANCE.
4 26 On the request of the commission, state departments and
4 27 agencies may supply the commission with advisory staff
4 28 services on matters relating to the jurisdiction of the
4 29 commission. The commission shall cooperate and coordinate its
4 30 activities with other state agencies to the highest possible
4 31 degree.
4 32 Sec. 12. NEW SECTION. 216A.160 ANNUAL REPORT.
4 33 Not later than February 1 of each year, the commission
4 34 shall file a report in an electronic format with the governor
4 35 and the general assembly of its activities for the previous
5 1 calendar year. With the report, the commission may submit any
5 2 recommendations pertaining to its activities and shall submit
5 3 recommendations for legislative consideration and other action
5 4 it deems necessary.
5 5
5 6
5 7
5 8 JEFFREY M. LAMBERTI
5 9 President of the Senate
5 10
5 11
5 12
5 13 CHRISTOPHER C. RANTS
5 14 Speaker of the House
5 15
5 16 I hereby certify that this bill originated in the Senate and
5 17 is known as Senate File 2188, Eightieth General Assembly.
5 18
5 19
5 20
5 21 MICHAEL E. MARSHALL
5 22 Secretary of the Senate
5 23 Approved , 2004
5 24
5 25
5 26
5 27 THOMAS J. VILSACK
5 28 Governor
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