SF 4736
Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)
Posted on 04/15/2026 08:40 a.m.
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A bill for an act
relating to state government; establishing a week of observance for Hmong heritage;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 10.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
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[10.5801] HMONG HERITAGE WEEK.
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(a) May 14 to May 20 each year is an official week of observance to commemorate the
state's valued Hmong heritage. During the week of observance, all residents of the state are
urged to:
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(1) recognize and honor the history, culture, traditions, and heritage of the Hmong people;
and
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(2) acknowledge the contributions of Hmong people to Minnesota.
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(b) Hmong Heritage Week honors:
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(1) the history, heritage, and resilience of the Hmong people, including their longstanding
cultural traditions, their service and sacrifice alongside the United States during the Secret
War in Laos, and their journey as refugees to the United States and Minnesota; and
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(2) the significant contributions of Hmong Minnesotans in public service,
entrepreneurship, agriculture, education, the arts, and community life and in enriching the
cultural, civic, and economic fabric of the state.
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(c) The governor is encouraged to issue a proclamation recognizing Hmong Heritage
Week and encouraging Minnesotans to observe Hmong Heritage Week through programs,
ceremonies, educational activities, and community events honoring the history, culture,
traditions, and heritage of the Hmong people.
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(d) Schools, libraries, historical societies, cultural institutions, nonprofit organizations,
community groups, local governments, and residents are encouraged to organize and lead
programs, ceremonies, educational initiatives, and community events that highlight the
history, culture, traditions, resilience, and contributions of the Hmong people.
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