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ID H0378

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Education Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates March 4 as Idaho Day annually, to be observed on March 5 if March 4 falls on Sunday or March 3 if March 4 falls on Saturday
  • Recognizes the date President Abraham Lincoln signed the congressional act creating Idaho Territory on March 4, 1863
  • Requires the Governor to issue a proclamation each year marking Idaho Day and directs the Senate President Pro Tempore and House Speaker to conduct appropriate ceremonies and programs honoring Idaho's heritage
  • Directs the Idaho State Historical Society to conduct activities and create exhibitions to commemorate Idaho Day, and encourages residents to display Idaho and United States flags
  • Specifies that Idaho Day shall not be grounds for closing state and political subdivision offices

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to provide that March 4 shall be Idaho Day annually.

IDAHO DAY

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 4, 2014 Session Law Chapter 31 Effective: 07/01/2014

3/4/2014

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/10/2014
Education1/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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