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This bill establishes the California Latino Commission, a new state body dedicated to addressing systemic inequities faced by the Latino community across key areas including housing, education, economic mobility, labor, and health care. 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. Commission members will serve two-year terms and meet at least quarterly to review data, develop strategies, and ensure state policies effectively support the Latino community. The commission's key responsibilities include collecting and analyzing data on Latino disparities, developing recommendations to address housing challenges, promoting Latino enrollment in STEM fields, increasing participation in high-wage industries, investigating labor representation, and monitoring the implementation of state programs affecting Latinos. The commission will collaborate with various state agencies, host public forums to engage community members, and submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature. Financially, the commission will be supported by legislative appropriations from the General Fund and grants from federal and private sources. The bill includes a sunset provision, with the commission set to be repealed on January 1, 2036, unless renewed by subsequent legislation.

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