The bill establishes the office of the executive director for Kansas advisory commissions within the legislative branch of state government. This executive director will be a full-time employee appointed by the legislative coordinating council and will oversee three advisory commissions: the Hispanic and Latino American affairs commission, the advisory commission on African-American affairs, and the newly established advisory commission on Asian American and Pacific Islander affairs. The executive director will be responsible for gathering information, disseminating findings, conducting public education programs, and performing other necessary duties for the proper operation of each commission. Each commission will also have an unpaid commission director and shared paid administrative staff.

Additionally, the bill outlines the structure and functions of the advisory commission on Asian American and Pacific Islander affairs, which will consist of seven members appointed by various legislative leaders and the governor. The commission will engage with legislators to draft legislation and will focus on issues affecting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, including culture, education, and health. The bill amends existing laws to clarify that these commissions will now report to the legislature rather than the governor, and it sets terms for commission members while ensuring representation from each congressional district in Kansas. Several sections of current law are repealed to accommodate these changes.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 74-6501, 74-6502, 74-6503, 74-9901, 74-9902, 74-9903, 75-3223, 74-6507, 74-6508, 74-9904, 74-9906