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HI SB3073
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/3/2020
Primary Sponsor
Clarence Nishihara
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AI Summary
- Appropriates unspecified funds from general revenues for fiscal year 2020-2021 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II
- State Department of Defense to expend appropriated funds for programs, ceremonies, and activities honoring the anniversary on September 2, 2020
- Legislature recognizes Hawaii's significant role in World War II, including the December 7, 1941 Pearl Harbor attack that killed over 2,300 military personnel and the contributions of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team comprised almost exclusively of Nisei soldiers
- Acknowledges World War II as the deadliest conflict in history with 60-80 million deaths, including 6 million Jews killed in the Holocaust and over 405,000 American service members
- Act takes effect July 1, 2051
Legislative Description
Relating To World War Ii Commemoration.
Appropriation ($)
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) Thielen excused (1).
5/11/2020
Committee Referrals
Finance5/11/2020
Public Safety, Veterans, & Military Affairs3/9/2020
Ways and Means2/14/2020
Labor, Culture and the Arts1/27/2020
Full Bill Text
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