Governor's Office of California

The Commission on Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) Affairs aims to elevate the political, economic, and social issues of Asians and Pacific Islanders. The Commission advises the Governor and the Legislature on how to best respond to views, needs, and concerns of the state’s diverse and complex APIA communities. Additionally, the commission provides assistance to policymakers, state agencies, departments, and commissions to develop appropriate responses and programs that meet the needs of APIA communities, including focus on cultural language sensitivity, and hate incident and hate crime prevention measures.