Bill Text: HI HB1555 | 2024 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Relating To State Holidays.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 13-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2024-02-02 - Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Alcos, Gates, Kila, Nakashima excused (4). [HB1555 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2024-HB1555-Amended.html
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THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2024 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO STATE HOLIDAYS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature further finds that the Asian community in Hawaii has contributed greatly not only to the State's social, civic, and economic success, but also to its diverse and vibrant culture, which includes the celebration of the Lunar New Year. The Lunar New Year is joyously observed by numerous residents in the State and is celebrated by more than two-thirds of Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese Americans in general. The Lunar New Year provides a time to renew one's family ties, reflect upon the past year, and wish for good fortune, health, and prosperity in the year ahead.
The legislature finds that, by establishing the Lunar New Year as an observed day in Hawaii, the State can honor its rich cultural history, demonstrate its commitment to cultural diversity, and extend its best wishes for peace and prosperity to all who celebrate this important occasion.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to designate the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice of every year as the Lunar New Year.
SECTION 2. Chapter 8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§8‑ Lunar New Year. The day of the second new moon after the winter solstice shall be known
and designated as the "Lunar New Year". Lunar New Year is not and shall not be
construed to be a state holiday."
SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
Lunar New Year; Day of Observance
Description:
Designates the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice of every year as the Lunar New Year. Effective date 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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