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MI SB0083
Bill
Status
2/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Stephanie Chang
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AI Summary
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Designates January 30 of each year as "Fred Korematsu Day" in Michigan to honor the civil rights activist and his contributions to civil liberties.
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Amends the title and adds Section 4 to 2003 PA 225, which previously designated March 31 as Cesar E. Chavez Day, July 14 as President Gerald R. Ford Day, and July 30 as Henry Ford Day.
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Recognizes Fred Korematsu's role as a civil rights hero who challenged Japanese American internment during World War II and had his conviction vacated in 1983.
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Notes that California, Hawaii, Utah, Georgia, and Virginia have already recognized Fred Korematsu Day, making January 30 the first day in U.S. history designated to honor an Asian American.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law.
Legislative Description
Holidays; other; "Fred Korematsu Day"; designate as January 30 of each year. Amends title of 2003 PA 225 (MCL 435.301 - 435.303) & adds sec. 4.
Holidays: other
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
2/5/2019