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HI SB939

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/21/2021

Primary Sponsor

Glenn Wakai

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes June 19 of each year as Juneteenth in Hawaii to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States and honor African American contributions to U.S. history
  • Adds a new section to Chapter 8, Hawaii Revised Statutes designating June 19 as Juneteenth
  • Explicitly states that Juneteenth is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday
  • Recognizes that Hawaii is one of only three states that does not currently recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday or special day of observance
  • Takes effect upon approval

Legislative Description

Relating To Juneteenth Day.

Juneteenth

Last Action

Act 053, 06/16/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1153).

6/21/2021

Committee Referrals

Finance3/25/2021
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/19/2021
Culture, Arts, & International Affairs3/9/2021
Government Operations1/29/2021

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