SB 310 – AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE
03/21/12 1130s
2012 SESSION
04/03
SENATE BILL 310
AN ACT relative to the commemoration of Purple Day in recognition of epilepsy awareness and relative to the observance of Cancer Prevention Day.
SPONSORS: Sen. Gallus, Dist 1; Sen. Rausch, Dist 19; Sen. D'Allesandro, Dist 20; Sen. Stiles, Dist 24; Rep. Bouchard, Merr 11; Rep. M. Tremblay, Coos 4
COMMITTEE: Public and Municipal Affairs
This bill requires the governor to issue proclamations for the observance of Purple Day in support of epilepsy awareness, and Cancer Prevention Day to promote cancer awareness.
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03/21/12 1130s
12-2959
04/03
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twelve
AN ACT relative to the commemoration of Purple Day in recognition of epilepsy awareness and relative to the observance of Cancer Prevention Day.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 Observance of Purple Day. The governor shall issue a proclamation calling for the proper observance of March 26, 2013 as Purple Day in support of epilepsy awareness and shall call on the citizens of New Hampshire to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
2 Observance of Cancer Prevention Day.
I. In 2010, there were 2,700 deaths in New Hampshire from cancer and 8,350 new cases involving cancer were diagnosed in New Hampshire. The general court recognizes the efforts of the organizations and volunteer groups that promote awareness for the reduction of cancer.
II. The governor shall issue a proclamation calling for the proper observance of February 4, 2013 as Cancer Prevention Day promoting cancer awareness through multiple outreach efforts and calling on the citizens of New Hampshire to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.