Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month; cultural heritage; month dedication.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Julia Kirt and 1 co-sponsor

Designates a month for Asian/Pacific American Heritage; symbolic, non-binding guidance that encourages schools, agencies, and communities to observe with education and events.

Filed with Secretary of State

Purpose

HCR 1012 is a concurrent resolution that designates a month for recognizing Asian and Pacific American cultural heritage. Its stated intent is to acknowledge the history, contributions, and cultural traditions of Asian and Pacific American communities and to encourage public recognition and observance.

Key provisions

Because this is a concurrent resolution (text not provided), its provisions are principally declarative and symbolic. Typical elements included under this title generally are:
- A formal designation of a specific month as “Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.”
- An expression of the legislature’s recognition of the contributions of Asian and Pacific American individuals and communities to the state.
- A call to state agencies, schools, civic institutions, and the public to observe the month through educational programs, cultural events, and commemorations.

(If you need the exact text of the resolution, consult the enrolled copy filed with the Secretary of State or the legislative website.)

Who/what is affected

Direct legal effect: None. As a concurrent resolution, HCR 1012 does not create statutory obligations, appropriate funds, or change regulatory requirements.

Practical effect: State agencies, public schools, universities, cultural organizations, and local governments are encouraged (but not required) to recognize and observe the designated month through programming, outreach, and education. Asian and Pacific American communities are the primary beneficiaries of the formal recognition.

Procedural history and timeline

Introduced (House): April 15, 2025 — Authored by Representative Munson.

House activity (May 1, 2025): First reading; adopted; referred for enrollment; engrossed and signed; returned to House.

Senate activity (May 1, 2025): Authored in Senate by Senator Kirt (principal Senate author); adopted and referred for engrossment; enrolled and signed.

Coauthored by Representative Pae (recorded May 1, 2025).

Final actions: Enrolled, signed, and returned to House May 5, 2025; filed with the Secretary of State on May 5, 2025.

Legal effect and likely impact

HCR 1012 is symbolic and advisory in nature. It signals legislative recognition and encourages community awareness rather than imposing legal requirements.

Expected outcomes include increased visibility for Asian and Pacific American history and culture, potential expansion of school and community programming during the designated month, and strengthened public recognition of contributions by these communities.

For readers and stakeholders

Educators and cultural organizations may use the resolution as a basis to plan events, curriculum supplements, and public outreach.

Individuals seeking the precise operative language should request the enrolled resolution from the Secretary of State or the legislative records for quotations or formal citations.

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