Bill Text: VA HB394 | 2020 | Regular Session | Prefiled

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Bill Title: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Director of; position created.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-04-06 - Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0712) [HB394 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2020-HB394-Prefiled.html

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HOUSE BILL NO. 394 Offered January 8, 2020 Prefiled January 2, 2020 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 2.2 a chapter numbered 4.2:2, consisting of a section numbered 2.2-435.12, relating to the creation of the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. ---------- Patron-- Ward ---------- Committee Referral Pending ----------

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Title 2.2 a chapter numbered 4.2:2, consisting of a section numbered 2.2-435.12, as follows:

CHAPTER 4.2:2. DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION.

§2.2-435.12. Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; duties.

The position of Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (the Director) is created. The Director shall be appointed by the Governor. The Director shall (i) develop a sustainable framework to promote inclusive practices across state government; (ii) implement a measurable, strategic plan to address systemic inequities in state government practices; and (iii) facilitate methods to turn feedback and suggestions from state employees, external stakeholders, and community leaders into concrete equity policy.