HF4567

Purpose

• This bill designates a specific day to recognize and celebrate the Latino community in Minnesota.
• It aims to educate Minnesota residents about the Latino community and their contributions to the state.

Main Provisions

• The bill adds a designation to Minnesota law: March 31 shall be known as Cesar Chavez Latino Heritage Day.
• The purpose of this day is to celebrate the growing Latino community, which is described as a major demographic in Minnesota.
• The bill notes that Cesar Chavez was a community organizer who worked to improve the lives and working conditions of Latinos nationwide, and it lists his work in labor rights, political representation for ethnic minorities, environmental justice, voter registration, and literacy for farm workers.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• amends Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 10.555 to create and name the Cesar Chavez Latino Heritage Day.
• Establishes an annual observance (March 31) without creating new government programs or funding commitments in this text; the change is purely a designation for a state-recognized day.

Summary of Key Concepts

• Adds a state-recognized observance: Cesar Chavez Latino Heritage Day.
• Date of observance: March 31.
• Emphasizes recognizing and learning about the Latino community and their contributions to Minnesota.
• Highlights Cesar Chavez’s roles in labor rights, political representation, environmental justice, voter registration, and literacy for farm workers.

Relevant Terms - Cesar Chavez Latino Heritage Day - March 31 - Latinos / Latino community - labor rights - environmental justice - registering voters / voter registration - political representation - ethnic minorities - literacy for farm workers - Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 10.555