2025 Regular SessionMaryland Legislature

HB117: General Provisions - Commemorative Months - Italian Heritage Month

Legislative Summary

Requiring the Governor annually to proclaim the month of October as Italian Heritage Month in recognition of the contributions that Italian Americans have made to the State; and requiring the proclamation to urge educational and cultural organizations to observe Italian Heritage Month properly with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

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Bill History

6/7/2024
Pre-filed
House of Delegates
1/8/2025
First Reading Health and Government Operations
House of Delegates
1/28/2025
Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
House of Delegates
3/13/2025
Hearing canceled
House of Delegates
3/13/2025
Hearing 3/13 at 3:30 p.m.
House of Delegates
3/13/2025
Hearing canceled
House of Delegates
3/13/2025
Hearing 3/13 at 3:00 p.m.
House of Delegates

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(6/7/2024)
Chamber
House of Delegates
Committee
Health and Government Operations(House of Delegates)

Sponsors

Republican: 1

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/2/202578.6 KB