ROSA L. PARKS DAY - S.B. 322: FLOOR ANALYSIS

Senate Bill 322 (as reported without amendment)

Sponsor: Senator Jackie Vaughn, III

Committee: Local, Urban and State Affairs

CONTENT

The bill would create a new act to designate the first Monday following February 4 each year as "Mrs. Rosa L. Parks day".

The bill specifies that, "The legislature recognizes the outstanding contributions to American life, history, and culture made by Mrs. Rosa L. Parks, a woman of great courage, vision, love, and faith, who for decades has resided in our great state and continues to serve the state of Michigan and her country by actively laboring to achieve equality for all." Under the bill, the day, as specified above, would be known as "Mrs. Rosa L. Parks day", in commemoration of the significant role Mrs. Parks played in the history of the State and the nation.

The bill also specifies that, "The legislature encourages individuals, educational institutions, and social, community, religious, labor, and business organizations to pause on Mrs. Rosa L. Parks day and reflect on the significance of Mrs. Rosa L. Park's love and important contributions to the history of the State of Michigan and to the history of this great nation."

- Legislative Analyst: L. Arasim

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed: 4-17-97 - Fiscal Analyst: B. Bowerman

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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.