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HCR 1017

Resolution; Hispanic Cultural Day.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michael Brooks and 1 co-sponsor

Designates a Hispanic Cultural Day to recognize Hispanic contributions; encourages observance by schools, agencies, and communities; nonbinding with no funding or mandates.

Filed with Secretary of State
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Bill Summary · HCR 1017

Summary — HCR 1017: Resolution; Hispanic Cultural Day

Status: Filed with Secretary of State (Enrolled)
Introduced: May 13, 2025
Classification: Concurrent resolution
Primary House author: Rep. Menz
House coauthor: Rep. Alonso‑Sandoval
Principal Senate author: Sen. Brooks

Purpose and intent

HCR 1017 is a concurrent resolution that formally designates a day to recognize Hispanic culture. Its stated purpose is to honor the contributions, history, and cultural heritage of Hispanic residents of the state and to encourage public recognition and celebration of Hispanic cultural traditions.

(Full text of the resolution would specify the exact wording and any particular date to be observed; that detail is not included in the available metadata.)

Key provisions

  • Officially recognizes and designates a day as “Hispanic Cultural Day” (designation details — e.g., the calendar date and any recommended annual observance — are contained in the resolution text).
  • Encourages public officials, state agencies, schools, community organizations, and citizens to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies, educational activities, and cultural events.
  • Expresses the legislature’s appreciation for the contributions of the Hispanic community to the state’s social, economic, and cultural life.

Who is affected

  • Primarily ceremonial: residents, community and cultural organizations, educational institutions, and state and local government entities that may choose to observe the day.
  • No new regulatory obligations or programmatic changes for agencies or private parties are created by the resolution.

Fiscal and legal effect

  • As a concurrent resolution, HCR 1017 is an expression of the legislature’s sentiment rather than binding law establishing rights, duties, or appropriations.
  • No direct fiscal impact or changes to statutory law are implied by the available information.

Legislative timeline (key actions)

  • 2025-05-13: Introduced in the House by Rep. Menz
  • 2025-05-14: First Reading; Engrossed and sent to Senate; coauthored by Rep. Alonso‑Sandoval; Senate author Sen. Brooks
  • 2025-05-14 to 05-15: Considered, adopted in the Senate (referred for engrossment/enrollment), returned to House
  • 2025-05-19: Enrolled and signed; filed with the Secretary of State

Practical impact

HCR 1017 serves as an official, nonbinding recognition intended to promote awareness and celebration of Hispanic culture across the state. It may lead to proclamations, school and community events, and increased visibility for Hispanic heritage activities, but it does not create statutory mandates or funding.

For precise wording, the date designated (if any), and any recommended observances, consult the enrolled resolution text on the Secretary of State’s website.

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

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