About

Waves in tropical colors and Asian patterns, banner for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month APAHM in May Commission on Asian American Affairs Nebraska

Creation and Purpose

First introduced by State Senator Rita Sanders of District 45, LB 2, Create the Commission on Asian American Affairs, was amended into LB1300 with AM3227 Section 31 – 37. Ultimately, the Nebraska Commission on Asian American Affairs was passed into statute in 2024 in LB1300 Section 28. This commission consists of 14 members of Asian ancestry, appointed by the Governor, serving a four-year term, and meets quarterly. The purpose of this commission, as stated in statute, is to bring together representatives of Asian Americans in Nebraska to undertake all actions that the commission may determine to promote the cause of Asian American rights and to develop solutions to problems common to all Asian Americans residing in Nebraska.

Functions

The functions of the commission are to:

  1. Promote state and federal legislation beneficial to the Asian American community in Nebraska.
  2. Coordinate programs relating to the Asian American community in Nebraska regarding housing, education, welfare, medical and dental care, employment, economic development, law and order, and related problems.
  3. Work with other state and federal government agencies and federal and state elected officials in the development of programs in the areas described above.
  4. Keep the Governor’s office apprised of the status of affairs in the Asian American Community in Nebraska.
  5. Administer sections 28 to 34 of this act.
  6. Provide the public with information and education relevant to Asian American affairs in Nebraska.
  7. Develop programs to encourage the total involvement of Asian American people in activities for the common benefit of the Asian American Community.