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MO HB1691
Bill
Status
3/17/2010
Primary Sponsor
Will Kraus
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AI Summary
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Governor must annually issue a proclamation designating October as "Walk & Bike to School Month" and the first Wednesday of October as "Walk & Bike to School Day"
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Proclamations for Walk & Bike to School Month/Day aim to improve student safety, encourage walking and bicycling to school, and promote physical activity, academic improvement, reduced congestion and pollution, and livable communities
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Governor must annually issue a proclamation designating May as "Missouri Bicycle Month," the third Friday of May as "Bike to Work Day," and that week as "Bike to Work Week"
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Proclamations for Bicycle Month and Bike to Work Week promote bicycling as transportation and recreation, encourage bicycle safety and road-sharing, promote Missouri as a bicycle tourism destination, and highlight health and economic development benefits
Legislative Description
Requires the Governor to issue annual proclamations designating "Walk & Bike to School Month," "Walk & Bike to School Day," "Missouri Bicycle Month," and "Bike to Work Week"
Last Action
Senate Conference Committee Appointed (S) - SENATORS PEARCE, LAGER, SCHMITT, DAYS AND JUSTUS
5/10/2010