HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

1433

TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE, 2013

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 

 

 

 

 

 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

relating to non-violence and peace awareness month.

 

 

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

 


     SECTION 1.  Chapter 8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§8-      Non-violence and Peace Awareness Month.  The month of October shall be known and designated as "Non-violence and Peace Awareness Month", to promote public awareness of violence as a significant societal, public health, and criminal justice problem.  This month is not and shall not be construed as a state holiday."

     SECTION 2.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

 

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Non-violence and Peace Awareness Month; October

 

Description:

Designates October as Non-violence and Peace Awareness month.

 

 

 

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