Minnesota legislation · 94th Legislature 2025-2026
Minnesota SF4736: Hmong heritage week of observance establishment
Status: In committee, April 29, 2026
What the bill says
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.
From the introduced text, March 19, 2026:
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. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: [10.5801] HMONG HERITAGE WEEK.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (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:] new text end new text begin [ and] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (2) acknowledge the contributions of Hmong people to Minnesota. ] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (b) Hmong Heritage Week honors:] new text end new text begin [ and] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (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.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (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.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (d) Schools, libraries, historical societies, cultural …
Sponsors
- Susan Pha (D) · primary sponsor
- Tou Xiong (D, HD-053A)
- Bobby Champion (D)
- Foung Hawj (D)
- John Marty (D)
Latest actions
- : Author added Marty
- : Author added Hawj
- : Author added Champion
- : Referred to State and Local Government
- : Introduction and first reading
Common questions
- What is SF4736?
- SF4736 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Hmong heritage week of observance establishment.
- What does SF4736 do?
- In its own words: 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.
- What is the status of SF4736?
- In committee as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: Author added Marty (April 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored SF4736?
- Susan Pha (D), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SF4736?
- On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF4736&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate
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