The bill, designated as General Assembly Committee Bill No. 721, aims to establish June 12th of each year as National Women Veterans Recognition Day in the state. This recognition is intended to honor the significant contributions of women who have served in the United States armed forces. The bill amends subsection (a) of section 10-29a of the general statutes by adding a new subdivision (118), which mandates that the Governor proclaim this day and allows for suitable observances to be held at the State Capitol and other designated locations.
The effective date of this act is from passage, and it specifically inserts the new legal language regarding the designation of National Women Veterans Recognition Day while making no deletions to existing law. The bill is co-sponsored by Senator Rahman from the 4th District and reflects a commitment to recognizing the service of women veterans.