Bill Text: HI SB316 | 2021 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Relating To Juneteenth.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2021-01-25 - Referred to GVO, WAM. [SB316 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2021-SB316-Introduced.html
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO JUNETEENTH.
BE IT
ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Juneteenth Independence Day, is an American holiday that commemorates the June 19, 1865, announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas, and more generally, the emancipation of enslaved African Americans throughout the former Confederate states. Hawaii is one of only three states that does not recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday or a special day of observance. Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to establish June 19 of each year to be known as Juneteenth Day as a day of commemoration of emancipation in the United States of America.
SECTION 2. Chapter 8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§8- Juneteenth Day. June 19 of each year shall be known and designated as "Juneteenth Day" to commemorate the June 19, 1865, announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas, and more generally, the emancipation of enslaved African Americans throughout the former confederate states. This day is not and shall not be construed as a state holiday."
SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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Report Title:
Juneteenth
Description:
Establishes June 19 of each year as Juneteenth Day to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans throughout the former confederate states.
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