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HI HB2071

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/9/2014

Primary Sponsor

Mark Takai

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the last Sunday in September as "Gold Star Family Day" in Hawaii to honor family members of armed forces members who gave their lives during times of war or hostilities.

  • Specifies that this observance is not and shall not be construed as a state holiday.

  • Adds a new section to Chapter 8 of Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish the recognition.

  • Notes that seven other states (Illinois, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, and Wisconsin) plus Guam have already enacted similar legislation.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Gold Star Family Day; Armed Forces

Last Action

Act 007, 4/7/2014 (Gov. Msg. No. 1107).

4/10/2014

Committee Referrals

Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs2/27/2014
Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts1/21/2014

Full Bill Text

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