FRED KOREMATSU DAY
Summary
Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Provides that January 30 of each year is designated as Fred T. Korematsu Day, to be observed throughout the State as a day in honor of the man and his courageous fight and efforts for civil liberties, and to encourage schools and institutes of higher learning in this State to incorporate the story of Fred Korematsu and his valiant stand for American values of justice into their curricula. Provides a preamble. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2018
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 15, 2018
Last action Jan 8, 2019
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Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2018
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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