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SPONSOR: |
Altamirano |
DATE TYPED: |
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HB |
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SHORT TITLE: |
Change Date for Hispanic Culture Day |
SB |
203 |
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ANALYST: |
Gonzales |
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APPROPRIATION
Appropriation
Contained |
Estimated
Additional Impact |
Recurring or
Non-Rec |
Fund Affected |
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FY03 |
FY04 |
FY03 |
FY04 |
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None |
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Minimal |
Recurring |
GF,
OSF |
(Parenthesis
( ) Indicate Expenditure Decreases)
Conflicts, in part, with HB298
LFC Files
SUMMARY
Synopsis
of Bill
Senate Bill 203
proposes to observe and celebrate “Hispanic Culture Day” on the third
Tuesday of February of each odd-numbered year.
Significant
Issues
The day would be observed during the longer
60-day session of the
The day is in recognition of the many contributions,
sacrifices and accomplishments of Hispanic people from throughout the world
that have built New Mexico into a beautiful and dynamic mosaic of cultural
diversity. It is observed with
celebrations that honor all past, present and future Hispanic citizens and
leaders in ways that enhance relationships among all the people of
The Office of Cultural Affairs,
Observing this day in
FISCAL and ADMINISTRATIVE IMPLICATIONS
There is no
appropriation contained in this bill.
However, the
CONFLICT
This bill conflicts in
part with House Bill 298, which proposes to observe the Hispanic Culture Day on
odd-numbered years only (same as Senate
bill 203) but still on the second Tuesday of February (conflict).
JMG/prr