Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research	BILL ANALYSIS
State Government Committee

HB 1279

Brief Description:  Recognizing a state day of peace.

Sponsors:  Representatives Simpson, Cairnes, Santos, Kenney and McIntire.

Brief Summary of Bill

$Recognizes April 20 as a Washington state day of peace.

Hearing Date:  1/18/02

Staff:  Kimberly Berry (786‑7291).

Background:

A variety of dates are recognized in Washington without being considered legal holidays.  For example, August 7 is recognized as Purple Heart Day.  April 16 is recognized as Mother Joseph Day, and September 4 is recognized as Marcus Whitman Day.

Summary of Bill:

April 20 is recognized as a Washington State Day of Peace, but is not considered a legal holiday for any purposes.

Rulemaking Authority:  No express authority.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Not Requested.

Effective Date:  Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.