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K 316

Commemorating the Asian American community's celebration of Songkran on April 13-15, 2025

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Steven Raga

Ceremonial resolution recognizing Songkran celebrations April 13-15, 2025 to honor Asian American cultural diversity; a symbolic statement with no new laws or spending.

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Bill Summary · K 316

K 316 — Commemorating the Asian American community's celebration of Songkran on April 13-15, 2025

Overview

K 316 is a ceremonial resolution adopted to recognize and commemorate the Asian American community’s celebration of the Songkran festival on April 13-15, 2025. The bill is classified as a resolution and has been adopted by the sponsoring body.

Purpose and Intent

  • Officially acknowledge and honor the Asian American community’s celebration of Songkran, the Thai New Year festival.
  • Highlight the cultural significance of Songkran and its role in promoting diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness within the community.

Key Provisions

  • Expresses recognition and commendation of Songkran celebrations occurring from April 13 to April 15, 2025.
  • Serves as a formal, ceremonial statement of support for cultural pluralism and understanding within the jurisdiction.
  • As a resolution, it does not enact new laws, create rights or duties, or authorize spending.

Affected Parties

  • Asian American communities, particularly those connected to Thai cultural celebrations and Songkran observances.
  • The broader community, institutions, and organizations engaged in cultural events and educational activities surrounding Songkran.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: April 7, 2025.
  • Legislative Actions: Introduced and Adopted on the same date, April 7, 2025.
  • Status: Adopted (ceremonial in nature; reflects a formal position of the legislative body rather than a statute or ordinance).

Fiscal and Administrative Impact

  • No new appropriations or fiscal obligations are indicated for this resolution.
  • Primarily a symbolic gesture meant to recognize and support cultural celebration and awareness.

Sponsor

  • Steven Raga (primary)

Significance

  • Demonstrates the legislature’s commitment to recognizing and valuing the diversity of the community.
  • May contribute to public awareness and support for cultural events related to Songkran.
  • Creates an official record of the recognition that can be shared with community groups and stakeholders.

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

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