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HI SB2052

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/19/2022

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Kouchi

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes June 19 of each year as a state holiday in Hawaii, to be known as Juneteenth Day
  • Recognizes the history and legacy of slavery in the United States and honors the significant roles, contributions, and achievements of African Americans in the history of the United States and Hawaii
  • Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 8-1 to add Juneteenth Day to the list of official state holidays
  • Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 8-32 to designate June 19 as Juneteenth and remove language stating it shall not be construed as a state holiday
  • Takes effect upon approval

Legislative Description

Relating To Juneteenth Day.

State Holidays

Last Action

Re-Referred to LCA/GVO, WAM.

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Labor, Culture and the Arts2/1/2022
Government Operations1/21/2022

Full Bill Text

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