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HI HB242

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2021

Primary Sponsor

Dale Kobayashi

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Renames the third Monday in January state holiday from "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day" to "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr./How Would They Feel Day"

  • Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 8-1 to reflect the new holiday name in the list of designated state holidays

  • Expands the scope of the holiday to include a message encouraging empathy toward others and recognition of ongoing civil rights and equality issues

  • Takes effect upon approval

Legislative Description

Relating To Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day.

State Holidays

Last Action

The committee(s) on CAI recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

2/17/2021

Committee Referrals

Culture, Arts, & International Affairs1/27/2021

Full Bill Text

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