HB 592 -- MULTICULTURAL PROGRAM AND COMMITTEE (Williams)

This bill establishes a Missouri Multicultural Center and
Program within the office of the Lieutenant Governor.  The
program will serve as a resource for immigrants, state agencies,
businesses, advocacy groups, and political subdivisions in the
state.  The program must develop outreach material in various
formats and informational sources that will assist immigrants.
The information must be made available in an electronic format.

A Multicultural Citizens' Advisory Committee is also established
within the office of the Lieutenant Governor to develop and
implement the program.  The committee will consist of 25
members.  The appointment, terms, and compensation of the
committee are outlined in the bill.  The Lieutenant Governor is
authorized to employ an executive director for the committee.

The bill has an emergency clause.

FISCAL NOTE:  Estimated Net Cost to General Revenue Fund of
$75,166 in FY 2002, $107,339 in FY 2003, and $110,117 in FY 2004.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated November 26, 2001 at 11:44 am