THE SENATE |
S.B. NO. |
2841 |
THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2024 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to water safety day.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature further finds that International Water Safety Day, celebrated on May 15 of each year, is a worldwide effort to spread global awareness of the drowning pandemic and to educate youth in becoming safer in and around the water. Community organizations such as the International Water Safety Foundation and American Red Cross, among others, believe that water safety is a life skill that can be taught, and that water safety education and awareness can help curb the number of child drowning fatalities. Historically, Hawaii has one of the strongest waterperson cultures in the world. The legislature therefore finds that, as an island state, it is vital to both the local community and culture for Hawaii's children to learn and be aware of the basics of aquatic safety.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to establish May 15 of each year as Water Safety Day, to spread awareness of the drowning pandemic and to educate Hawaii's youth in becoming safer in and around the water.
SECTION 2. Chapter 8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"ยง8- Water
Safety Day. May 15 of each year shall be known and
designated as Water Safety Day, to spread awareness of the drowning pandemic
and to educate Hawaii's youth in becoming safer in and around the water. 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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Report Title:
Water Safety Day; Observed Day
Description:
Designates May 15 of each year as Water Safety Day, to recognize and spread awareness of the drowning pandemic and to educate Hawaii's youth in becoming safer in and around the water.
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