Chapter 68
AN ACT
HB 2447
Relating to Korean American Day.
Be It Enacted by the People of
the State of
SECTION 1. January 13 of each year shall be known as
Korean American Day. The Governor shall issue a proclamation each year calling
upon the people of this state to celebrate on January 13 the contributions to
the state by Korean Americans in the arts, sciences, commerce and education.
SECTION 2. (1) The Korean American Day Commission is
established. The commission has nine members, appointed by the Governor.
(2) The term of office
of each member of the Korean American Day Commission is four years, but a
member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Before the expiration of the
term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor. A member is eligible
for reappointment one time. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor
shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired
term.
(3) The members of the
Korean American Day Commission shall elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson
for the commission.
(4) Members of the
Korean American Day Commission serve without compensation or payment of
expenses.
(5) The Korean American
Day Commission shall promote, organize and coordinate Korean American Day
celebrations. Not later than February 1 of each odd-numbered year, the
commission shall submit a report to the Governor and the Legislative Assembly
on the activities of the commission.
SECTION 3. Section 2 of this 2007 Act is repealed
January 2, 2016.
Approved by the Governor April 27, 2007
Filed in the office of Secretary of State April 27, 2007
Effective date January 1, 2008
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