A Legislatively Mandated Commission on APA Affairs
For those who care deeply about Michigan's Asian Pacific American Community....
I'd like to ask for you help and support in spreading the words about a bill that's being considered by the MI legislators. It's a bill to create a Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs, introduced by Rep. Hoon-Yung Hopgood last week. The bill was referred to New Economy and Quality of Life subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Ed Clemente. As you know, we have Governor's Advisory Council on APA Affairs. The difference between a Commission and a Council is that a legislatively madated Commission will be a permanent entity whereas a council created by the Governor comes and goes with political wind. For example, the Council that Gov. Blanchard created was done away by Gov. Engler. Then, Gov. Granholm created it again in 2005. It'd make a huge difference when your representatives hear from you about this, either in writing or via a phone call. The bill will be also introduced in the Senate by Senator Hansen Clarke in the near future.
I'd like to ask for you help and support in spreading the words about a bill that's being considered by the MI legislators. It's a bill to create a Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs, introduced by Rep. Hoon-Yung Hopgood last week. The bill was referred to New Economy and Quality of Life subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Ed Clemente. As you know, we have Governor's Advisory Council on APA Affairs. The difference between a Commission and a Council is that a legislatively madated Commission will be a permanent entity whereas a council created by the Governor comes and goes with political wind. For example, the Council that Gov. Blanchard created was done away by Gov. Engler. Then, Gov. Granholm created it again in 2005. It'd make a huge difference when your representatives hear from you about this, either in writing or via a phone call. The bill will be also introduced in the Senate by Senator Hansen Clarke in the near future.
