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HI HB1902

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/19/2018

Primary Sponsor

John Mizuno

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates May as "Military Appreciation Month" in Hawaii to recognize the state's historical ties to the United States Military.

  • Establishes that Military Appreciation Month celebrates the sacrifices made by service members of the United States Armed Forces, both past and present.

  • Explicitly specifies that Military Appreciation Month is not and shall not be construed as a state holiday.

  • Adds a new section to Chapter 8 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to codify the designation.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Relating To Military Appreciation Month.

Military Appreciation Month

Last Action

Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) DeCoite, Ing, Nakamura, Onishi, Woodson excused (5).

2/16/2018

Committee Referrals

Finance2/16/2018
Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts1/22/2018

Full Bill Text

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