HB 1128 - AS INTRODUCED

2016 SESSION

16-2183

04/01

HOUSE BILL 1128

AN ACT proclaiming the second week in September as Patriot Week.

SPONSORS: Rep. Itse, Rock. 10; Rep. Hoell, Merr. 23; Rep. Ingbretson, Graf. 15

COMMITTEE: Executive Departments and Administration

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ANALYSIS

This bill requires the governor to annually proclaim the second week in September as Patriot Week.

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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.

Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]

Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

16-2183

04/01

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Sixteen

AN ACT proclaiming the second week in September as Patriot Week.

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

1  New Section; Patriot Week.  Amend RSA 4 by inserting after section 13-u the following new section:

4:13-v  Patriot Week.  The governor shall annually proclaim the second week in September as Patriot Week and shall urge cities and towns throughout the state to observe this week in an appropriate manner.  The governor shall also urge all citizens during this week to celebrate our founding principles, the founding fathers as well as other patriots, vital documents, speeches, and flag history in an effort to renew their appreciation and understanding of America's spirit and to reflect on the importance of patriotism to America's past, present, and future.  

2  Effective Date.  This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.