Plain English Breakdown
The official text confirms the event dates and participants but does not specify funding sources or detailed activity schedules beyond discussions.
African-American Legislative Day
This law requires the Arizona Office of African-American Affairs to hold an annual two-day event in February that honors African-American history and brings leaders together.
What This Bill Does
- Requires the office, working with state legislators of African descent, to plan a two-day event on the second Thursday and Friday of every February.
- Asks the legislature, the governor, and other elected officials to attend and honor African-American history, culture, and contributions.
- Directs the office to organize talks between government leaders and community members about issues facing African-American communities.
Who It Names or Affects
- The Arizona Office of African-American Affairs
- State legislators of African descent
- The legislature as a whole, the governor, and other elected officials
- Community leaders from African-American communities
Terms To Know
- African-American legislative day
- An annual two-day event in February focused on honoring history, culture, and discussing community issues.
- Legal holiday
- A day when government offices are officially closed; this bill states the new event is not one of these days.
Limits and Unknowns
- The text does not list specific activities that must happen during the two-day event.
- There is no effective date listed in this document.