Senate2023-24 session

SB 5000 — Recognizing contributions of Americans of Chinese descent. (REVISED FOR PASSED LEGISLATURE: Recognizing contributions of Chinese Americans and Americans of Chinese descent.)

Signed into law — Chapter 357, Laws of 2023

Sponsor
Wagoner
Introduced
January 9, 2023
Status
C 357 L 23
Last action
Effective date 7/23/2023. (May 9, 2023)

What this bill does

Designates January of each year as Americans of Chinese Descent History Month.

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Floor votes

  • House — Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 6, 2023
    94 yea · 2 nay · 2 not voting
  • Senate — Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 13, 2023
    47 yea · 0 nay · 2 not voting
  • Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 1, 2023
    48 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting

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