Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan SR140: A resolution to recognize September 21, 2026, as Maltese American Heritage Day.
Status: Passed both chambers, September 10, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution to recognize September 21, 2026, as Maltese American Heritage Day.
From the enrolled text, September 10, 2026:
A resolution to recognize September 21, 2026, as Maltese American Heritage Day. Whereas, Malta is a country in the central Mediterranean Sea with a rich and unique history dating back thousands of years; and Whereas, Because of its strategic location, this archipelago of six islands has been a naval asset for centuries and was also instrumental in World War II. After coming under siege by Axis Powers, the ensuing Allied offensive to regain the island was successful and instrumental in the following North African campaign; and Whereas, Malta would eventually gain its independence from the United Kingdom on September 21, 1964 and became a republic in 1974; and Whereas, Today, Malta is a unitary multiparty republic, with a parliament consisting of a unicameral House of Representatives; and Whereas, Despite its small geographic size, Malta is the fourth most densely populated country in Europe and the eighth most in the world, with a population of nearly 450,000 spread across approximately 121 square miles; and Whereas, Among other unique attributes, Malta boasts three United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) heritage sites, delicious cuisine, worldârenowned diving, and other recreational opportunities on its stunning coastline, with some of the oldest freestanding structures in the world; and Whereas, The United States is fortunate to be home to more than 38,000 Maltese Americans. The …
Sponsors
- Camilleri, Darrin (D, 4) · primary sponsor
- Chang, Stephanie (D, 3)
- Geiss, Erika (D, 1)
- Wojno, Paul (D, 10)
Latest actions
- : ADOPTED
- : RULES SUSPENDED
- : INTRODUCED BY SENATOR DARRIN CAMILLERI
Common questions
- What is SR140?
- SR140 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): A resolution to recognize September 21, 2026, as Maltese American Heritage Day.
- What does SR140 do?
- In its own words: A resolution to recognize September 21, 2026, as Maltese American Heritage Day.
- What is the status of SR140?
- Passed both chambers as of September 10, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (September 10, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR140?
- Camilleri, Darrin (D, 4), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR140?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SR-0140
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