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Existing law creates the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs whose duties include, without limitation, the oversight of plans for tourism, publications and cultural affairs. (NRS 231.8117, 231.8131) Section 1.6 of this bill creates the Juneteenth Educational and Economic Commission within the Department and provides that the membership of the Commission consists of: (1) three members, each of whom is from the African-American studies department or similar cultural studies program at the Nevada State College, The University of Nevada, Las Vegas and the University of Nevada, Reno, respectively; (2) one representative of Juneteenth Nevada, or any successor nonprofit organization in this State whose mission is focused on Juneteenth Day education, unity and diversity; (3) one member who represents a professional association representing African-American businesses; (4) one member who represents an African-American cultural awareness advocacy group; (5) one member who represents an educational advocacy group with a statewide presence; and (6) one member who represents a museum or cultural history organization in this State. To the extent that funding is available, section 1.6 requires the Department to provide administrative support to the Commission. Section 1.7 of this bill requires the Commission to: (1) create and distribute written, electronic or printed materials to educate the public on the history and meaning of Juneteenth Day in the State of Nevada and the United St