Bill Summary for H 1223 (2019-2020)

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Jun 25 2020

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View NCGA Bill Details2019-2020 Session
House Bill 1233 (Public) Filed Thursday, June 25, 2020
A HOUSE RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON COMBATING SYSTEMIC RACISM.
Intro. by Logan, K. Smith, Hawkins, Garrison.

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Establishes House Select Committee on Combating Systemic Racism (Committee). Requires the Speaker to appoint a total of 28 members, with 14 members from the majority party and another 14 from a list of 18 minority party members recommended by the Minority Leader. Directs the committee to study issues related to combating systemic racism in the following areas: (i) criminal justice, (ii) State government operations, (iii) economic opportunities, (iv) education, (v) health, and (vi) housing. Provides for Committee meetings, operation and staffing. Allows the Committee to meet during NCGA interims and recesses. Mandates that the Committee submit its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly no later than December 31, 2020. Dissolves the Committee upon the submission of its report or December 31, 2020, whichever comes first.