Bill Text: HI HB1903 | 2014 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Outdoor Heritage Month; Established
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 24-0)
Status: (Passed) 2014-04-16 - Act 012, 4/15/2014 (Gov. Msg. No. 1112). [HB1903 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2014-HB1903-Amended.html
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TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE, 2014 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO OUTDOOR HERITAGE MONTH.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. On September 2, 1937, the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act, commonly referred to as the Pittman-Robertson Act, was signed into law. Using funds from excise taxes received from the sale of sporting arms and archery equipment, the Pittman-Robertson Act provides federal assistance to states for projects to manage, enhance, and restore wildlife and to conduct state hunter education programs.
The purpose of this Act is to recognize Hawaii's commitment to the preservation of natural resources and promotion of outdoor recreational activities by designating the month of June as Outdoor Heritage Month.
SECTION 2. Chapter 8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§8- Outdoor heritage month. The month of June shall be known and designated as "Outdoor Heritage Month" to celebrate Hawaii's diverse natural environment and recreational activities."
SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Report Title:
Outdoor Heritage Month; Established
Description:
Designates June as "Outdoor Heritage Month" to celebrate Hawaii's natural environment and recreational activities. (HB1903 HD1)
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