H.B. 20

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STATE DECLARATION OF STATE WATER
2 WEEK
3 2007 GENERAL SESSION
4 STATE OF UTAH
5 Chief Sponsor: Ralph Becker
6 Senate Sponsor: Peter C. Knudson
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8 LONG TITLE
9 General Description:
10 This bill declares the annual recognition of State Water Week.
11 Highlighted Provisions:
12 This bill:
13 . declares the first full week of May to be State Water Week.
14 Monies Appropriated in this Bill:
15 None
16 Other Special Clauses:
17 None
18 Utah Code Sections Affected:
19 AMENDS:
20 63-13-5.6, as last amended by Chapters 231 and 355, Laws of Utah 2004
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22 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
23 Section 1. Section 63-13-5.6 is amended to read:
24 63-13-5.6. Commemorative periods.
25 (1) The following days shall be commemorated yearly:
26 (a) Bill of Rights Day, on December 15;
27 (b) Constitution Day, on September 17;

28 (c) Yellow Ribbon Day, on the third Monday in May, in honor of men and women who
29 are serving or have served in the U.S. armed forces around the world in defense of freedom;
30 [and]
31 (d) POW/MIA Recognition Day, on the third Friday in September[.]; and
32 (e) Indigenous People Day, the Monday immediately preceding Thanksgiving.
33 (2) The Division of Veterans Affairs shall coordinate activities, special programs, and
34 promotional information to heighten public awareness and involvement relating to Subsections
35 (1)(c) and (d).
36 (3) The month of November shall be commemorated yearly as American Indian
37 Heritage Month.
38 (4) The first full week of May shall be commemorated yearly as State Water Week to
39 recognize the importance of water conservation, quality, and supply in the state.




Legislative Review Note
as of 11-15-06 2:44 PM

Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel

Interim Committee Note
as of 12-18-06 3:33 PM

The Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee recommended this
bill.

Legislative Committee Note
as of 12-18-06 3:33 PM

The Water Issues Task Force recommended this bill.