Bill Text: HI SB856 | 2013 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Civil Liberties and the Constitution Day; Established

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-06-13 - Act 094, 6/7/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1194). [SB856 Detail]

Download: Hawaii-2013-SB856-Introduced.html

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THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	856
TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE, 2013
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

relating to holidays.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 

     SECTION 1.  Fred Korematsu, a Japanese American, was living on the west coast of the United States during World War II, when he was arrested and convicted of defying government orders to report to an internment camp.  He appealed and lost his case at the United States Supreme Court, which ruled his incarceration was warranted.  Forty-one years later, on November 10, 1983, United States District Court Judge Marilyn Hall Patel vacated Korematsu's conviction, an action considered pivotal in civil rights history.

     The purpose of this Act is to establish a day, each year, to recognize Fred Korematsu and his pivotal role in standing-up for the civil rights of all Americans, and particularly those of Japanese ancestry.

     SECTION 2.  Chapter 8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§8-     Fred Korematsu day.  January thirtieth shall be known and designated as "Fred Korematsu Day" to celebrate, honor, and encourage public education and awareness of Fred Korematsu and his commitment to preserving civil liberties for Americans of Japanese ancestry and actions to promote equal rights for all citizens.  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.

 

INTRODUCED BY:	_____________________________

 

 

Report Title:

Fred Korematsu Day; Established

 

Description:

Establishes January 30 of each year as "Fred Korematsu Day" to celebrate, honor, raise awareness, and educate about Fred Korematsu and his commitment to preserving civil liberties.

 

 

 

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