Bill Text - SB310 (2012)

(New Title) relative to the commemoration of Purple Day in recognition of epilepsy awareness and relative to the observance of Cancer Prevention Day.


Revision: March 21, 2012, midnight

SB 310 – AS INTRODUCED

2012 SESSION

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04/03

SENATE BILL 310

AN ACT requiring the commemoration of Purple Day in recognition of epilepsy awareness.

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

ANALYSIS

This bill requires the governor to issue an annual proclamation declaring March 26 to be Purple Day in support of epilepsy awareness.

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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

12-2959

04/03

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twelve

AN ACT requiring the commemoration of Purple Day in recognition of epilepsy awareness.

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

1 New Section; Observances Proclaimed by the Governor; Purple Day. Amend RSA 4 by inserting after section 13-q the following new section:

4:13-r Purple Day. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling for the proper observance of March 26 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 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.