Bill > HF919

This bill establishes a new state holiday called Hmong Veterans Day on May 14 to recognize the Hmong people who assisted the United States during the Vietnam War. The bill designates May 14 as a day to honor the Southeast Asians, Americans, and their allies who served, suffered, sacrificed, or died in the Secret War in Laos, and it encourages schools to educate students about Hmong history on this day. The bill also provides that businesses may close and employees may request the day off, and it directs the governor to order the American and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff on state property and encourages local governments, businesses, and schools to do the same.

Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0919&ssn=0&y=2019