MI SR0070

Designates September 15 through October 15, 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month in Michigan

Recognizes that September 15 to October 15 marks the anniversary of independence for Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua

Acknowledges contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans in areas including law, religion, agriculture, art, music, education, technology, architecture, cuisine, theater, and exploration

Notes that Hispanic Heritage Month originated as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded to a 30-day period by President Ronald Reagan, enacted as Public Law 100-402 on August 17, 1988

Sponsored by Senators Camilleri, Cavanagh, Anthony, Chang, Geiss, McMorrow, Moss, and Santana