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MN HF3750

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/24/2020

Primary Sponsor

Leon Lillie

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • Designates January as Tamil Language and Heritage Month in Minnesota to recognize Tamil's history as the world's longest surviving classical language with over 2,600 years of traceable history
  • Recognizes Tamil as an official language in India, Sri Lanka, and Singapore, with approximately 90 million native speakers globally
  • Acknowledges Minnesota's Tamil community contributions to bilingual literacy, noting the state achieved the first bilingual seal for the Tamil language
  • Directs the governor to issue a proclamation each January celebrating Tamil Language and Heritage Month and the rich history of Tamil heritage

Legislative Description

Tamil Language and Heritage Month established.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Government Operations

2/24/2020

Committee Referrals

Government Operations2/24/2020

Full Bill Text

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