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This bill requires, upon the request of a committee of the Legislature, the commissioner of a department or director of an agency to provide to that legislative committee data, analysis and other information necessary to prepare a racial impact statement, which is an assessment of the potential impact that legislation could have on historically disadvantaged racial populations. This bill also requires the Legislative Council to conduct a study to determine the best method to establish and implement a system of using racial impact statements for legislation. Based on its findings, the Legislative Council is directed to establish a limited pilot project for the use of racial impact statements for the Second Regular Session of the 130th Legislature. A joint standing committee that participates in the pilot project is required to report to the Legislative Council regarding the use of racial impact statements and, based on that report, the Legislative Council is required to make a recommendation for the use of racial impact statements in the 131st Legislature.

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Rachel Talbot Ross (D)*, 

House: C-A (H-30) - House: C-A (H-30) (on 03/12/2021)

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