WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

HB 2160

Arizona office of African-American affairs

57th Legislature - First Regular Session Introduced by Quantá Crews and 2 co-sponsors

Arizona would establish a dedicated Office of African-American Affairs to develop policies and coordinate state services addressing disparities in African-American communities.

House Placed on Consent Calendar
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · HB 2160

Legislative bill overview

HB 2160 establishes a new Office of African-American Affairs within Arizona state government. The office would be tasked with developing policies, programs, and initiatives to address issues affecting Arizona's African-American communities and serve as a liaison between state agencies and these populations.

Why is this important

This bill reflects a policy approach to create dedicated governmental infrastructure for addressing disparities in health, education, economic opportunity, and other areas that disproportionately affect African-American Arizonans. The office could influence resource allocation and coordination across state agencies on matters ranging from criminal justice to workforce development.

Potential points of contention

  • Government structure and cost – Critics may question whether creating a new state office is necessary versus addressing issues through existing agencies, and what the operational budget would be
  • Scope of authority – Unclear whether the office has binding power to implement changes or serves primarily in an advisory capacity, which affects its practical impact
  • Equity framing – Some may argue that race-specific state offices represent special treatment, while others contend targeted attention is necessary to address documented disparities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

Sign in to ask a question.