Missouri HB 2627: Designates two new public holidays

Bill Text

SECOND REGULAR SESSION
[TRULYAGREED TO AND FINALLY PASSED]
SENATE SUBSTITUTE FOR
SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR
HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR
HOUSE BILL NO. 2627
101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY
5484S.05T 2022
AN ACT
To repeal section 227.787, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof nineteen new sections relating
to state designations.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Missouri, as follows:
Section A. Section 227.787, RSMo, is repealed and nineteen new sections enacted in
2 lieu thereof, to be known as sections 9.142, 9.170, 9.236, 9.288, 9.289, 9.315, 9.340, 9.353,
3 9.356, 9.366, 227.775, 227.787, 227.807, 227.809, 227.816, 1, 2, 3, and 4, to read as follows:
9.142. January thirty-first of every year is hereby designated as "Constitution
2 Day" in Missouri. Citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate
3 events and activities in recognition of the enduring brilliance of our founding charter
4 that established a system of checks and balances designed to preserve liberty, promote
5 prosperity, and ensure the security of our beloved country.
9.170. The third week of September shall be known as "Historically Black
2 College and University Week" in Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to
3 observe the week with appropriate events and activities recognizing the importance of
4 historically black colleges and universities, especially Lincoln University and Harris-
5 Stowe State University, the two historically black colleges and universities located in
6 Missouri.
9.236. The third full week in September of each year shall be known and
2 designated as "Sickle Cell Awareness Week". Sickle cell disease is a genetic disease in
EXPLANATION — Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is
intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language.

3 which a person's body produces abnormally shaped red blood cells that resemble a
4 crescent and that do not last as long as normal round red blood cells, which leads to
5 anemia. It is recommended to the people of the state that the week be appropriately
6 observed through activities that will increase awareness of sickle cell disease and efforts
7 to improve treatment options for patients.
9.288. April eighteenth of each year shall be known and designated as
2 "Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Awareness Day". Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
3 is a critical congenital heart defect that forms during the pregnancy when portions of
4 theleft side of thebaby's heart remain underdeveloped or too small. It is recommended
5 to the people of the state that the day be appropriately observed through activities that
6 will increase awareness of hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
9.289. 1. The first full week of May each year shall be known and designated as
2 "TardiveDyskinesiaAwarenessWeek". Tardivedyskinesiaisamovementdisorderthat
3 is characterized by random, involuntary, and uncontrolled movements of different
4 muscles in the face, trunk, and extremities. The citizens of this state are encouraged to
5 observe the week with appropriate events and activities to raise awareness of tardive
6 dyskinesia.
7 2. The provisions of this section shall expire on August 28, 2027.
9.315. The second full week in March is hereby designated as "Pet Breeders
2 Week" in Missouri. Citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate
3 events and activities in recognition of ethical and responsible pet breeders throughout
4 our state for the joy they bring to pet owners.
9.340. December third each year is hereby designated as "Betty L. Thompson
2 Day" in Missouri. Citizens of this state are encouraged to engage in appropriate events
3 and activities to honor the life and work of Betty Thompson's contributions to the state
4 of Missouri.
9.353. ThemonthofFebruaryisherebydesignatedas"BlackHistoryMonth"in
2 Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate events
3 and activities to honor the struggles and triumphs of black Americans throughout the
4 history of the United States.
9.356. The month of November is hereby designated as "Native American
2 Heritage Month" in Missouri. The citizens of this state areencouraged to participate in
3 appropriate events and activities to honor the struggles and triumphs of Native
4 Americans throughout the history of the United States.
9.366. The month of March is hereby designated as "Problem Gambling
2 Awareness Month" in Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to participate
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3 in appropriate events and activities to increase public awareness of problem gambling
4 and the availability of prevention, treatment, and recovery services.
227.775. TheportionofStateHighwayFfromStateHighway94continuingwest
2 to Femme Osage Creek Road in St. Charles County shall be designated as "Daniel
3 Boone Highway". The department of transportation shall erect and maintain
4 appropri