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HI SB267

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Mike Gabbard

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates June 21 of each year as "International Yoga Day" in Hawaii to promote yoga practice and increase health and well-being among the state's population.

  • Clarifies that International Yoga Day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday.

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

  • Recognizes that over 36 million people in the United States practice yoga and Americans spent $16 billion annually on yoga instruction, gear, and accessories.

  • Notes that the United Nations adopted a resolution on December 11, 2014, proclaiming June 21 as International Day of Yoga, with 175 countries cosponsoring the resolution.

Legislative Description

Relating To International Yoga Day.

International Yoga Day

Last Action

Carried over to 2020 Regular Session.

12/1/2019

Committee Referrals

Tourism & International Affairs3/7/2019
Labor, Culture and the Arts1/22/2019

Full Bill Text

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