Bill Text: HI HB2133 | 2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)

Status: (Passed) 2012-04-26 - (S) Act 073, 4/25/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1174). [HB2133 Detail]

Download: Hawaii-2012-HB2133-Introduced.html

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	2133
TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE, 2012
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

 

 

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-     Domestic violence awareness month.  The month of October shall be known and designated as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" to promote public awareness of domestic 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:	_____________________________

 

 

Report Title:

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

 

Description:

Designates October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

 

 

 

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