Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SB2865 Compare Versions

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1	1	THE SENATE S.B. NO. 2865 THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2024 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to Laura blears day. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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3	3	THE SENATE S.B. NO. 2865
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31	31	A BILL FOR AN ACT
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37	37	relating to Laura blears day.
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43	43	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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47	47	SECTION 1. The legislature finds that Laura Blears is widely recognized as an icon who paved the way for women in surfing. At the age of four, Laura Blears began surfing the waves in Waikiki. She has been quoted as saying, "As a little girl, I used to surf against the boys, because there were no girl surfers". In 1972, Laura Blears won the Makaha Invitational and became the first woman invited to compete in the Smirnoff World Pro-Am Surfing championships in 1973, by then-professional surfing promoter and future state senator Fred Hemmings, who recognized Laura's talent and determination. That same year, she was recognized as the world's top female surfer. The legislature further finds that by honoring Laura Blears with a day of observance, the State will encourage more women and other underrepresented groups to follow their dreams in surfing and other sports. Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to establish November 19 as Laura Blears Day, to honor her accomplishments, and to celebrate women in surfing. SECTION 2. Chapter 8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows: "§8- Laura Blears Day. November 19 of each year shall be known and designated as "Laura Blears Day"; provided that this day 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 upon its approval. INTRODUCED BY: _____________________________
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49	49	SECTION 1. The legislature finds that Laura Blears is widely recognized as an icon who paved the way for women in surfing. At the age of four, Laura Blears began surfing the waves in Waikiki. She has been quoted as saying, "As a little girl, I used to surf against the boys, because there were no girl surfers". In 1972, Laura Blears won the Makaha Invitational and became the first woman invited to compete in the Smirnoff World Pro-Am Surfing championships in 1973, by then-professional surfing promoter and future state senator Fred Hemmings, who recognized Laura's talent and determination. That same year, she was recognized as the world's top female surfer. The legislature further finds that by honoring Laura Blears with a day of observance, the State will encourage more women and other underrepresented groups to follow their dreams in surfing and other sports.
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51	51	Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to establish November 19 as Laura Blears Day, to honor her accomplishments, and to celebrate women in surfing.
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53	53	SECTION 2. Chapter 8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
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55	55	"§8- Laura Blears Day. November 19 of each year shall be known and designated as "Laura Blears Day"; provided that this day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday."
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57	57	SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.
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59	59	SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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63	63	INTRODUCED BY: _____________________________
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73	73	Report Title: Laura Blears Day; Women in Surfing Description: Designates November 19 of each year as Laura Blears Day in Hawaii. The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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83	83	Laura Blears Day; Women in Surfing
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89	89	Designates November 19 of each year as Laura Blears Day in Hawaii.
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97	97	The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.