Bill Text: CA AB3031 | 2023-2024 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: LGBTQ+ Commission.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: (Engrossed) 2024-06-26 - Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR. [AB3031 Detail]
Download: California-2023-AB3031-Amended.html
Amended
IN
Senate
June 26, 2024 |
Amended
IN
Assembly
April 11, 2024 |
Introduced by Assembly Members Lee and Low (Coauthors: Assembly Members |
February 16, 2024 |
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The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.
Chapter 1.2 (commencing with Section 8015) is added to Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code, to read:CHAPTER 1.2. LGBTQ+ Commission
8015.
(a) There is hereby established in state government the LGBTQ+ Commission. The commission shall be composed of nine members, as follows:(c)
(d)Commencing July 1, 2025, the commission shall convene quarterly meetings to identify the statewide needs of the LGBTQ+ community and to assist in implementing supportive policies and initiatives to address the needs of the LGBTQ+ community, including, but not limited to, the following:
(1)Identifying systemic inequalities and barriers that affect the LGBTQ+ community.
(2)Identifying methods to improve and protect the health, safety, and well-being of the state’s LGBTQ+ community and its members across all levels of state and local government.
(3)Monitoring state policy proposals including legislation and regulations affecting the LGBTQ+ community.
(4)Working with state agencies to assess programs and policies that affect the LGBTQ+ community.
(5)Coordinating with other related commissions to address issues of mutual concern.
(6)Working as a liaison between the public and private sector to eliminate barriers to economic and health equity for the LGBTQ+ community.
(7)Holding public hearings and gathering input on issues related to the unique problems and needs of the LGBTQ+ community.
(8)Identifying challenges that impact current and former LGBTQ+ foster youth.
(e)(1)Notwithstanding Section 10231.5, the commission shall submit a report to the Legislature and the Governor by January 1, 2027, and annually thereafter, summarizing the information gathered under subdivision (d) and making policy recommendations to address the needs of the LGBTQ+ community.
(2)A report to be submitted under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795.