CS/HB 357 — Special Observances
by State Affairs Committee and Rep. Holcomb and others (CS/SB 346 by Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Committee and Senators Ingoglia, Yarborough, and Collins)
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Committee (MS)
This bill replaces “Veterans Week” with “Veterans Appreciation Month.” The bill provides that the Governor may annually issue a proclamation that designates the month of November as Veterans Appreciation Month and encourages counties, municipalities, public schools, and residents to observe the occasion with special programs and events in appreciation of veterans.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor’s signature, these provisions take effect July 1, 2024.
Vote: Senate 39-0; House 117-0