Bill Text: HI HB2108 | 2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Holidays
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2010-01-20 - (H) Referred to TCI, referral sheet 2 [HB2108 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2010-HB2108-Introduced.html
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
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TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE, 2010 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to holidays.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature recognizes the broad spectrum of conscience and diverse faith traditions that exist throughout our community, and it respects the freedom of conscience guaranteed to every citizen in this State, regardless of their individual religion or faith.
The legislature finds that the creation of Peace Day, celebrated on September 21 of each year, provides an opportunity for all who value spirituality in their lives to connect and unite in striving for a more peaceful world based upon values grounded in a connection to each other and the world around them.
The purpose of this Act is to repeal certain existing religion-based holidays that honor specific faiths in recognition of the multitude of religious beliefs that flourish in Hawaii.
SECTION 2. Section 8-4, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is repealed.
["§8-4 Buddha Day.
April 8 of each year shall be known and designated as "Buddha
Day", provided that this day is not and shall not be construed to be a
state holiday."]
SECTION 3. Section 8-4.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is repealed.
["[§8-4.5] Baha'i New Year's
Day. The 21st day of March shall be known as Baha'i New Year's Day,
provided that this day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday."]
SECTION 4. Section 8-10, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is repealed.
["[§8-10] Bodhi Day.
December 8 of each year shall be known and designated as "Bodhi
Day" in recognition that on this day Prince Siddhartha Gautama, after six
years of study and rigorous ascetic practices and meditation, attained
"enlightenment" or "awakening" to the true nature of
existence, which was later conceptualized as the "Four Noble
Truths." This day is not and shall not be construed to be a state
holiday."]
SECTION 5. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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Report Title:
Holidays
Description:
Repeals Buddha Day, Bahai New Year's Day, and Bodhi Day.
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
