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FL H8035

Resolution

Status

Introduced

4/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Harris

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes September 15 to October 15, 2025, as "Latin and Hispanic Heritage Month" in Florida to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of Hispanic and Latin Floridians
  • The celebration period begins on September 15 to coincide with the national independence days of Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica
  • Hispanic and Latino Floridians are the second-largest racial and ethnic group in the state, comprising 27.4 percent of the population
  • Hispanic and Latino Floridians contribute approximately $90 billion to the state's economy in labor and entrepreneurship and hold approximately $66.4 billion in spending power
  • Highlights influential Hispanic and Latino Americans including Caesar Chavez, astronaut Ellen Ochoa, and Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor

Legislative Description

Latin and Hispanic Heritage Month

Last Action

Adopted by Publication

4/9/2025

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