1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to state government; extending authority for activities relating to 
1.3 	understanding and appreciating ethnic and cultural diversity in Minnesota;
1.4 	amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 3.303, subdivision 8.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 3.303, subdivision 8, is amended to read:
1.7 		Subd. 8.Ethnic heritage and new Americans. The commission shall undertake 
1.8 	activities it determines are necessary to assist state government to foster an understanding 
1.9 	and appreciation of ethnic and cultural diversity in Minnesota, to identify underutilized 
1.10 	resources within the immigrant community, and to facilitate the full participation of 
1.11 	immigrants in social, cultural, and political life in this state. The commission may 
1.12 	appoint a working group under section 3.305, subdivision 6, to assist the commission in 
1.13 	these duties. A working group under this subdivision may include legislators and public 
1.14 	members. The commission may provide compensation for public members as provided 
1.15 	in section 15.0575. In performing duties under this subdivision, the commission shall 
1.16 	collaborate with the councils established in sections 3.9223, 3.9225, and 3.9226. This 
1.17 	subdivision expires June 30, 2009 2011.

1.18 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.