The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1506, aims to establish a framework for the preparation of racial and ethnic impact statements for certain bills in the General Assembly. The bill modifies Section 2-24b of the general statutes, changing the effective date for the requirement to prepare these statements from January 9, 2019, to January 6, 2027. It also reduces the timeframe for members of the General Assembly to request such statements from ten days to two days after the committee's reporting deadline for favorably reported bills. The bill removes the requirement for impact statements on amendments and instead assigns the responsibility for developing procedures for these statements to the Commission on Racial Equity in Public Health.

Additionally, the bill allows the Commission to request records and information from public and quasi-public agencies to prepare the impact statements, overriding any confidentiality provisions in existing statutes. Agencies are required to respond to these requests within five days, with the possibility of extensions if additional time is needed. The Commission is also permitted to copy any records obtained for the purpose of preparing the statements. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance transparency and accountability in the legislative process by ensuring that the potential racial and ethnic impacts of proposed legislation are considered.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 2-24b