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- Referred to finance
- Referred to finance
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Establishes the New York Muslim American Advisory Council
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Luis R. Sepúlveda
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BILL NUMBER:S1628
Title of bill
An act in relation to establishing the New York Muslim American Advisory Council
Purpose of bill
This bill would establish a New York Muslim American Advisory Council to advise the Legislature on ways to advance the role and civic participation of Muslim Americans in New York.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 - Establishes the Muslim American Advisory Council and explains the purpose and duties of the council.
Section 2 - Sets forth the member structure of the Council.
Section 3 - Sets forth a term of four. years for each member and sets forth procedure in case of vacancy.
Section 4 - States that there is no compensation outside of expenses actually and necessarily incurred in the performance of duty.
Section 5 - The Council shall have a Chair and a Secretary among its members.
Sections 6 and 7 - Sets forth the meeting requirements.
Section 8 - Requires the Council to present an annual report to the legislature.
Section 9 - Sets forth the required contents of the report.
Section 10 - States that this Act shall take effect immediately.
Justification
There are almost 1 million Muslims living in New York City and there are more than 100 mosques in New York city alone. Although the Muslim American community continues to grow in New York, a lack of civic participation due to marginalization has plagued this community. This bill establishes an advisory council, in an effort to dispel myths, breakdown stereotypes, and rebuild the sense of community that was once felt by Muslim Americans living in New York. This council will propose ways to advance the role and participation of Muslim Americans in New York for the purpose of re-immersing innocent Muslim Americans that were marginalized after the horrific September 11 attacks.
The council will also advise the Legislature on appropriate policy developments, official directives, and other issues of significance impacting New York's Muslims. It will bring important faith-based issues based on factual findings to the Legislature's attention and make recommendations to address those issues.
Legislative history
2011-12: S.6076/A.8845 - Referred to Finance
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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