A resolution to designate September 15-October 15, 2023, as Hispanic Heritage Month.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Sarah Anthony and 27 co-sponsors

SR 70 designates Sept. 15–Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month in the Senate, a ceremonial recognition urging observance and celebration of Hispanic/Latino history and contributions.

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Main purpose

SR 70 is a Senate resolution that formally designates the 30‑day period from September 15 through October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month for the legislative body that adopted the measure. The resolution recognizes and celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans and encourages public observance during that period.

Key provisions and text highlights

Officially designates September 15–October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month in the state Senate’s jurisdiction for the year specified in the resolution.

Recites background and justification:

Notes the long presence and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States.
Calls out that September 15 marks the independence anniversaries of Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua.
Lists areas of contribution (law, religion, agriculture, art, music, education, technology, architecture, cuisine, theater, exploration) and affirms Hispanic Americans’ service defending democratic principles.
References the federal expansion of Hispanic Heritage Week to a 30‑day Hispanic Heritage Month by Public Law 100‑402 (enacted August 17, 1988).

Encourages celebration through programs featuring Hispanic history, food, dance, art, and other cultural activities (language in the resolution is invitational; it does not create mandates or funding).

Who is affected

The resolution is largely ceremonial and symbolic. It:

Recognizes Hispanic and Latino communities in the state and their cultural, economic, and civic contributions.
Encourages state agencies, schools, community organizations, and the public to observe and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
Does not create regulatory obligations or appropriations.

Procedural and timeline notes

The resolution text appears in versions adopted in multiple sessions (texts exist for 2023 and 2025 in the materials provided). Enrolled/resolution records show adoption by the Senate in September (examples: adopted September 14, 2023 and adopted September 17, 2025 in the materials).

The resolution cites the annually recurring period September 15–October 15; adoption is a one‑time legislative proclamation for the session/year stated in the resolution, typically reaffirmed in subsequent sessions by similar resolutions.

Because SR 70 is a Senate resolution (not a bill creating law), it has no force to change statutes or appropriate funds.

Sponsors and related measures

Sponsors listed in the enrolled text include Senators Camilleri, Cavanagh, Anthony, Chang, Geiss, McMorrow, Moss, and Santana (co‑sponsorship varies by session/version).

Related/companion measures referenced in the provided materials: HR 104 and SCR 84 (companion or related resolutions in other chambers or sessions).

Bottom line: SR 70 is a non‑binding, symbolic Senate resolution that designates and urges observance of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15–Oct. 15), acknowledges historical context and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans, and invites commemorative events and programs during that month.

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