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CA AB3121

CA AB3121
Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans.


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Introduced
02/21/2020
In Committee
08/20/2020
Crossed Over
06/11/2020
Passed
08/30/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
09/30/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act to add and repeal Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 8301) of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code, relating to state government.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans, with a special consideration for African Americans who are descendants of persons enslaved in the United States. The Task Force is responsible for identifying and compiling documentation on the institution of slavery, its impact, and ongoing discrimination against African Americans. The Task Force will then recommend appropriate ways to educate the public, as well as remedies and forms of compensation in consideration of their findings. The bill authorizes the Task Force to hold hearings, request testimony and documents, and acquire information from state agencies. The bill states that any state-level reparations are not a replacement for any federal-level reparations, and the provisions are set to be repealed on July 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 33. Noes 3. Page 4438.). (on 08/29/2020)

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