HB 2183 - DIGEST

Creates the Washington state commission on minority affairs.

Abolishes the governor's office of Indian affairs, the commission on African-American affairs, the commission on Asian Pacific American affairs, and the commission on Hispanic affairs and transfers their powers, duties, and functions to the Washington state commission on minority affairs.

Requires the Washington state commission on minority affairs to advise the governor, the legislature, and other state agencies on public policy that affects a disproportionate number of citizens who find themselves disadvantaged or isolated from the benefits of equal opportunity.

Repeals the following: (1) Chapter 43.113 RCW (the commission on African-American affairs);

(2) Chapter 43.115 RCW (the commission on Hispanic affairs); and

(3) Chapter 43.117 RCW (the commission on Asian Pacific American affairs).

Eliminates the termination and repeal, under the sunset act, of the commission on Hispanic affairs.