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HR 179

A Resolution urging The Pennsylvania State University and its President to use transparency in closing any of its Commonwealth campuses.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jamie Barton and 13 co-sponsors

Michigan proclaims Sept 15–Oct 15, 2025 as Hispanic Heritage Month; a symbolic, nonbinding observance encouraging statewide recognition of Hispanic/Latino contributions.

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Summary — House Resolution 179 (HR 179)

A resolution to declare September 15–October 15, 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month in the state of Michigan

Purpose and intent

HR 179 is a ceremonial/statehouse resolution declaring September 15 through October 15, 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month in Michigan. The resolution recognizes and celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans — including those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America — and encourages public observance of the month across the state.

Key provisions

  • Officially declares September 15–October 15, 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month in Michigan.
  • Recites background about the observance: it began as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 and was extended to a 30-day period (Sept. 15–Oct. 15) by federal law (Public Law 100-402, enacted August 17, 1988).
  • Highlights that Michigan’s Hispanic-American community celebrates the month with events featuring history, food, dance, and art, and recognizes the community’s economic, cultural, and civic contributions.
  • Does not create new legal duties, funding, or regulatory changes — it is a nonbinding, commemorative resolution intended to express the legislature’s recognition and support for observance activities.

Who is affected

  • Primarily symbolic: state residents, Hispanic-American communities, cultural organizations, schools, and local governments that organize or participate in Hispanic Heritage Month programming.
  • No statutory rights or obligations are changed; there is no direct fiscal impact or regulatory effect.

Sponsors and related measures

  • Introduced by Representatives (lead sponsors listed among) Veronica Paiz, McKinney, Greene, MacDonell, Rheingans and many co-sponsors from the Michigan House.
  • Related/companion measure noted as HCR 186.

Procedural/timeline aspects / Status

  • Introduced: January 3, 2025 (House introduction).
  • Reported/placed on calendars and Laid before the House in early March 2025.
  • Adopted by the Michigan House (listed in the record as adopted March 6, 2025; bill information lists status as adopted).
  • As a resolution, its effect is immediate and ceremonial upon adoption; it does not amend statutes or require implementation steps by state agencies.

Bottom line: HR 179 is a formal, symbolic declaration by the Michigan House recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month for 2025, encouraging statewide acknowledgement and celebration of Hispanic and Latino histories and contributions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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