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OK HB1040

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/21/2015

Primary Sponsor

Mike Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes Oklahoma's Purple Heart observance from the last week of May to August 7 of each year, redesignating it as "Purple Heart Day" rather than "Purple Heart Week"

  • Requires the Governor to execute a proclamation each year recognizing Purple Heart Day

  • Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to encourage observance of Purple Heart Day with appropriate activities

  • Requests local chapters of veterans' organizations to plan special activities and events honoring Purple Heart recipients in their communities

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2015

Legislative Description

Purple Heart Day; changing Purple Heart Week to Purple Heart Day; effective date.

Military and Veterans

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/21/2015

4/21/2015

Committee Referrals

Veterans and Military Affairs2/3/2015

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