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HI HB2698

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2018

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Lopresti

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates general revenue funds for fiscal year 2018-2019 to commemorate the centennial anniversary of World War I and honor men and women who served in the war through programs, ceremonies, and activities.

  • Directs the State Department of Defense to expend the appropriated funds for World War I centennial commemoration activities running from April 2, 2017 through November 11, 2018.

  • Recognizes Hawaii's World War I heritage, including the sinking of the SS Aztec merchant ship on April 1, 1917 that killed Hawaii merchant mariners, and approximately 10,000 men and women from the Territory of Hawaii who volunteered to serve in the war.

  • Takes effect on March 19, 2035.

Legislative Description

Relating To Veterans.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

The conference committee deferred the measure.

4/24/2018

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/21/2018
Judiciary3/8/2018
Finance2/16/2018
Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts1/29/2018

Full Bill Text

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