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MN HF414
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/7/2013
Primary Sponsor
Frank Hornstein
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AI Summary
- Designates the month of April as Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month in Minnesota, effective beginning in 2013
- Recognizes the state's commitment to combating genocide and human rights atrocities
- References the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide adopted on December 9, 1948, which defines genocide to include killing members of a group, causing serious bodily or mental harm, deliberately inflicting conditions to destroy a group, imposing birth prevention measures, and forcibly transferring children with intent to destroy a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group
- Authorizes the governor to promote and encourage public observance of Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month to educate the public and help prevent future genocides
- Effective the day following final enactment
Legislative Description
Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month designated in April.
Last Action
Author added Allen
4/18/2013
Committee Referrals
Government Operations2/7/2013
Full Bill Text
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