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CT SB00363

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/28/2020

Primary Sponsor

Government Administration and Elections Committee

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Origin

Senate

2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Changes Juneteenth Independence Day observance from the Saturday closest to June 19 to June 19 itself annually, commemorating the formal emancipation of enslaved African-Americans pursuant to General Order No. 3 of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas.

  • Establishes September annually as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month to heighten public awareness of ovarian cancer presentation and available treatments.

  • Designates the week of November 13 annually as Kindness Week to promote acts of kindness among state residents.

  • Establishes Small Business Saturday as the Saturday immediately following the fourth Thursday in November each year to recognize the value small businesses provide to state and national economies.

  • Creates Connecticut Entrepreneur Week beginning with the third Monday of February annually to honor entrepreneurs for their innovative contributions to the state's economy.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Designation Of Various Days, Weeks And Months.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/06

3/2/2020

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections2/28/2020

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