SECOND REGULAR SESSION
[TRULY AGREED TO AND FINALLY PASSED]
SENATE BILL NO. 831
91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY
2002
3489S.01T
AN ACT
To amend chapter 9, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to public holidays.
Section A.Chapter 9, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 9.141, to read as follows:
9.141.December fifteenth is hereby established as the "Bill of Rights Day" in Missouri to provide an opportunity for the people of Missouri to reflect upon the meaning, importance and uniqueness of this document.The people of the state, offices of government, and all civic organizations in the state are requested to devote a part of the day to the bill of rights.The bill of rights should be read in public schools and the day should be remembered with appropriate exercises.The bill of rights should be read in all courtrooms that meet or convene and the bill of rights shall be read in both chambers of the general assembly on the first legislative day after bill of rights day.