Bill Text: MI SB0215 | 2009-2010 | 95th Legislature | Chaptered

Michigan Senate Bill 215 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: State agencies (existing); boards and commissions; name and duties of the commission on Spanish-speaking affairs (COSSA); revise. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 of 1975 PA 164 (MCL 18.301 et seq.).

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 6-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-08-24 - Assigned Pa 0146'10 With Immediate Effect [SB0215 Detail]

Download: Michigan-2009-SB0215-Chaptered.html

Act No. 146

Public Acts of 2010

Approved by the Governor

August 23, 2010

Filed with the Secretary of State

August 23, 2010

EFFECTIVE DATE: August 23, 2010

STATE OF MICHIGAN

95TH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2010

Introduced by Senators Garcia, Hardiman, Cropsey, Jansen, Van Woerkom and Kahn

ENROLLED SENATE BILL No. 215

AN ACT to amend 1975 PA 164, entitled “An act to create a commission on Spanish-speaking affairs, an office of Spanish-speaking affairs, and an interagency council on Spanish-speaking affairs; to prescribe their powers and duties; to provide for appropriations; and to abolish the advisory council for the Spanish-speaking,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 (MCL 18.301, 18.302, 18.303, 18.304, 18.305, and 18.306), sections 2 and 4 as amended by 2004 PA 94.

The People of the State of Michigan enact:

TITLE

An act to create a Hispanic/Latino commission of Michigan, an office of Hispanic/Latino affairs, and a Hispanic/Latino interagency council; to prescribe their powers and duties; to provide for appropriations; and to abolish the advisory council for the Spanish-speaking.

Sec. 1. As used in this act:

(a) “Commission” means the Hispanic/Latino commission of Michigan created in section 2.

(b) “Director” means the director of the office of Hispanic/Latino affairs.

(d) “Hispanic/Latino people” means people of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central American, South American, or other Spanish or indigenous origin or descent.

Sec. 2. (1) A Hispanic/Latino commission of Michigan is established within the department of energy, labor, and economic growth. The commission shall consist of 15 members appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate. The commission shall elect a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and other officers from its members as it deems advisable.

(2) Members of the commission shall be broadly representative of all fields of interest to Hispanic/Latino people and shall be appointed from urban, suburban, and rural geographical areas representative of the Hispanic/Latino people throughout this state.

(3) The term of each member shall be 3 years. Of the members first appointed, 5 shall serve for 3-year terms, 5 shall serve for 2-year terms, and 5 shall serve for a 1-year term. A vacancy shall be filled by the governor in the same manner as the original appointment for the balance of the unexpired term.

(4) The commission shall meet not less than 6 times during each calendar year. Each member of the commission shall receive per diem compensation as appropriated in the annual budget. Per diem compensation shall be paid only for a full day’s commission work at which a quorum is present. A member shall receive reimbursement for actual and necessary traveling expenses incurred in the performance of official business. Reimbursement shall be made in the manner provided by law for state employees.

(5) A majority of the members of the commission constitutes a quorum. A majority of the members of the commission is required for final action by the commission. A vacancy in the commission shall not impair the right of the remaining members to exercise the powers of the commission.

Sec. 3. (1) The purpose of the commission shall be to develop a unified policy and plan of action to serve the needs of this state’s Hispanic/Latino people.

(2) The commission shall do all of the following in the following order of priority:

(a) Advise the governor, the legislature, and the office concerning the coordination and administration of state programs serving Hispanic/Latino people.

(b) Make recommendations to the governor and legislature regarding changes in state programs, statutes, and policies.

(c) Advise the governor and legislature of the nature, magnitude, and priorities of the problems of Hispanic/Latino people.

(d) Review and approve grants to be made from federal, state, or private funds that are administered by the office.

(e) Review and advise the governor and the legislature on the state’s policies concerning Hispanic/Latino affairs.

(f) Secure appropriate recognition of Hispanic/Latino accomplishments and contributions to this state.

(g) Review and approve the annual report by the office of Hispanic/Latino affairs as described in section 5.

(h) Assist with the planning and implementation of a Hispanic/Latino heritage month celebration.

(i) Assist with the planning and implementation of Hispanic/Latino holiday celebrations.

Sec. 4. (1) The office of Hispanic/Latino affairs is established within the department of energy, labor, and economic growth.

(2) The commission shall select the director of the office with the concurrence of the director of the department of energy, labor, and economic growth in accordance with state civil service procedures.

Sec. 5. (1) The purpose of the office shall be to provide the commission with information concerning the problems of Hispanic/Latino people and to implement commission policy.

(2) The office shall:

(a) Conduct studies and recommend solutions to the problems of Hispanic/Latino people in the areas of education, employment, civil rights, health, housing, senior citizens, and other related areas.

(b) Recommend to federal, state, and local governmental departments and agencies the creation of services and facilities as needed.

(d) Apply for and accept grants and gifts from governmental and private sources.

(e) Request the services of all state and local governmental departments and agencies to assure that Hispanic/Latino people have access to decision-making bodies, the policies of which affect Hispanic/Latino people in this state.

(f) Cooperate with departments and agencies to aid in effectuating the purposes of this act.

(g) Submit a full written report of its activities and recommendations each year to the governor, legislature, and various Hispanic/Latino communities throughout the state.

Sec. 6. (1) A state Hispanic/Latino interagency council is created within the office.

(2) The council shall consist of all of the following:

(a) The attorney general or his or her designee.

(b) The director of the department of agriculture or his or her designee.

(d) The director of the department of community health or his or her designee.

(e) The director of the department of corrections or his or her designee.

(f) The director of the department of human services or his or her designee.

(g) The director of the department of energy, labor, and economic growth or his or her designee.

(h) The director of the department of technology, management, and budget or his or her designee.

(i) The director of the department of natural resources and environment or his or her designee.

(j) The executive director of the women’s commission.

(k) The executive director of the Michigan state housing development authority or his or her designee.

(l) The president of the Michigan strategic fund or his or her designee.

(m) The state personnel director or his or her designee.

(n) The state treasurer or his or her designee.

(o) The secretary of state or his or her designee.

(p) The superintendent of public instruction or his or her designee.

(3) The purpose of the interagency council shall be to coordinate and provide for the exchange of information on all programs relating to services for Hispanic/Latino people. The interagency council shall also assist the office and commission in the development of an annual report that is to be submitted to the governor, the legislature, and Hispanic/Latino communities throughout the state.

This act is ordered to take immediate effect.

Secretary of the Senate

Clerk of the House of Representatives

Approved

Governor