Missouri HB2685: Designates the week of September 24th to 30th each year as "Historically Black College and University Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Week"

What the bill says

To amend chapter 9, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to historically black college and university diversity, equity, and inclusion week. Section A. Chapter 9, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 9.407, to read as follows: 9.407. The week of September twenty-fourth to thirtieth each year is hereby designated as "Historically Black College and University Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Week" in Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate events and activities to celebrate the goals of diversity, equity.

From the introduced text:

To amend chapter 9, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to historically black college and university diversity, equity, and inclusion week. Section A. Chapter 9, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 9.407, to read as follows: 9.407. The week of September twenty-fourth to thirtieth each year is hereby designated as "Historically Black College and University Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Week" in Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate events and activities to celebrate the goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion as exemplified by historically black colleges and universities. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language.

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Sponsors

• Johnson, Michael (D, 023) · primary sponsor
• Kem Smith (D, 068)

Latest actions

1. : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)