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HI SB3112

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/8/2016

Primary Sponsor

Clarence Nishihara

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates funds from general revenues for fiscal year 2016-2017 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War through programs, ceremonies, and activities.

  • Directs the state department of defense to expend the appropriated funds for Vietnam War commemoration purposes.

  • Recognizes President Obama's proclamation of May 28, 2012, through November 11, 2025, as the Commemoration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Vietnam War.

  • Honors the service and sacrifices of Vietnam War veterans, fallen service members, wounded personnel, prisoners of war, and those unaccounted for (1,638 Americans as of 2014).

  • Takes effect on July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Vietnam War; 50th Anniversary ($)

Last Action

Referred to VMI, FIN, referral sheet 26

3/10/2016

Committee Referrals

Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts3/10/2016
Ways and Means2/19/2016
Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs1/29/2016

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