Korean American Day
Sponsor: Courtney Watson (District 9B)Committee: Government, Labor, and ElectionsSubject: State Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsStatus: Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Governor annually to proclaim January 13 as Korean American Day; and requiring the proclamation to urge educational and cultural organizations to observe Korean American Day properly with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
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Testimony (13)
MGA witness listFAV 12FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Bao, Yutong | AAPI Caucus | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Poy, Christina | Governor's Office of Community Initiatives | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kim, David | League of Korean Americans | Oral |
| FAV | Kim, Min Hee | League of Korean Americans | Oral |
| FAV | Lillehoj, Hyun | League of Korean Americans | Oral |
| FAV | Smith, Young | League of Korean Americans | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Amador-Hernandez, Ninfalobbyist | We Are CASA | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Watson, Delegate Watsonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Kim, Joshua | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Kraska, Jennylobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Watson, Del. Courtney | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Meyerovich, Mark | Individual | Position only |