1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to state government; requiring the Legislative Coordinating Commission 
1.3 	to study issues relating to men; amending Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 
1.4 	3.303, by adding a subdivision.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 3.303, is amended by adding a subdivision 
1.7 	to read:
1.8 		Subd. 8. Status of men.  The commission shall study and report to the legislature on 
1.9 	matters relating to the status of men in Minnesota, including: 
1.10 	(1) laws and practices that may evidence cultural biases against men; 
1.11 	(2) issues relating to parenting and child custody that have particular impact on men; 
1.12 	(3) health issues unique to men; and 
1.13 	(4) methods to encourage personal growth in men.