HB4510sam001 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Sen. Antonio Muñoz

Filed: 4/17/2012

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AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 4510

AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend House Bill 4510, AS AMENDED, with reference to page and line numbers of House Amendment No. 1, as follows:

on page 2 by replacing line 20 with "changing Sections 405-120, 405-121, and 405-125 as follows:"; and

on page 3, line 6, immediately after "subjects", by inserting ", including the Asian-American Employment Plan Advisory Council"; and

on page 3, immediately below line 10, by inserting the following:

"(20 ILCS 405/405-121 new)

Sec. 405-121. Asian-American Employment Plan Advisory Council. The Asian-American Employment Plan Advisory Council is hereby created to examine:

(1) the prevalence and impact of Asian Americans employed by State government;

(2) the barriers faced by Asian Americans who seek employment or promotional opportunities in State government; and

(3) possible incentives that could be offered to foster the employment of and the promotion of Asian Americans in State government.

The Council shall meet quarterly to provide consultation to State agencies and the Department.

All members of the Asian-American Employment Plan Advisory Council shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for their reasonable and necessary expenses from funds available for that purpose.

The Asian American Employment Plan Advisory Council shall consist of 11 members, each of whom shall be an Asian-American subject matter expert, appointed by the Governor.".