2009 Senate Bill 215 / 2010 Public Act 146

Expand duties and rename state government Commission on Spanish-Speaking Affairs

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 11, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Valde Garcia (R-22)

To change the name of the state government Commission on Spanish-Speaking Affairs to the “Hispanic/Latino Commission,” and require this commission to “coordinate a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration,” a Cinco de Mayo celebration, and a Cesar Chavez day celebration in addition to its current duties. These include securing "appropriate recognition of Spanish-speaking accomplishments,” advising the governor and legislature on the “coordination of state programs serving Spanish-speaking people” and on “the nature, magnitude, and priorities of the problems of Spanish-speaking people," etc.

Referred to the Committee on Local, Urban, and State Affairs

June 11, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

July 15, 2009

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that does not specify specific holidays or place in statute a requirement that the commission organize a Cesar Chavez day celebration.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Aug. 19, 2009

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To change the name of the state government Commission on Spanish-Speaking Affairs to the “Hispanic/Latino Commission,” and require this commission to “coordinate a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration,” and "Hispanic/Latino holiday celebrations". These include securing "appropriate recognition of Spanish-speaking accomplishments,” advising the governor and legislature on the “coordination of state programs serving Spanish-speaking people” and on “the nature, magnitude, and priorities of the problems of Spanish-speaking people," etc.

Received in the House

Aug. 19, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

April 20, 2010

Reported without amendment

July 28, 2010

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 98 to 0 (details)

To change the name of the state government Commission on Spanish-Speaking Affairs to the “Hispanic/Latino Commission,” and require this commission to “coordinate a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration,” and "Hispanic/Latino holiday celebrations". The Commission's duties include securing "appropriate recognition of Spanish-speaking accomplishments,” advising the governor and legislature on the “coordination of state programs serving Spanish-speaking people” and on “the nature, magnitude, and priorities of the problems of Spanish-speaking people," etc..

Received in the Senate

Aug. 11, 2010

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Aug. 23, 2010