Virginia African Diaspora Advisory Board; established, report. (SB491)
Introduced By
Sen. Jennifer McClellan (D-Richmond)
Progress
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Description
Virginia African Diaspora Advisory Board. Establishes the Virginia African Diaspora Advisory Board to advise the Governor on ways to improve economic and cultural links between the Commonwealth and African nations, with a focus on the areas of commerce and trade, agriculture, art, and education, and government. The Board is composed of 18 nonlegislative citizen members, of whom at least 15 must be persons who identify as part of the African diaspora, to be appointed by the Governor. The Secretaries of Agriculture and Forestry, Commerce and Trade, and Education or their designees serve as ex officio members. Read the Bill »
Status
01/11/2022: Awaiting a Vote in the General Laws and Technology Committee
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/11/2022 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22102862D |
| 01/11/2022 | Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology |
| 01/19/2022 | Impact statement from DPB (SB491) |
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