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This bill creates the California Latino Commission to address systemic inequities faced by the Latino community in California across multiple domains including housing, education, economic mobility, labor, and healthcare. The commission will consist of nine members (three appointed by the Governor, three by the Senate President pro Tempore, and three by the Assembly Speaker) with expertise in areas such as housing policy, education, labor rights, public health, economic development, and other relevant fields. The commission's key responsibilities include collecting and analyzing data about Latino disparities, developing policy recommendations to address challenges in areas like affordable housing and STEM education, promoting Latino participation in high-wage industries, investigating labor representation, and monitoring state programs affecting the Latino community. Members will serve four-year terms and meet at least quarterly, and the commission is required to host annual public forums to ensure community input. The bill mandates that the commission collaborate with various state agencies and submit an annual report to the Governor and Legislature. Funding will come from legislative appropriations and grants, and the commission is set to operate until January 1, 2036, after which it will be automatically repealed. The bill highlights significant challenges faced by California's Latino population, including housing insecurity, educational barriers, employment precarity, and healthcare access limitations.

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