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2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 8 - State Buildings and Lands › Section 8.910 - Alex M. Petrovic Reading Room designated at a building of the Missouri State Archives.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 8
Effective - 28 Aug 2005
8.910. Alex M. Petrovic Reading Room designated at a building of the Missouri State Archives. —
The secretary of state shall designate a reading room in one of the buildings comprising the Missouri state archives as the "Alex M. Petrovic Reading Room" in honor and recognition of Missouri state representative Alex M. Petrovic who introduced House Bill No. 294 in the seventy-third general assembly which, upon its passage and approval, established the division of records management and archives services in the secretary of state's office and created the Missouri state archives.
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(L. 2005 H.B. 219)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 8 - State Buildings and Lands › Section 8.912 - Designates the department of agriculture building as the George Washington Carver Building.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 8
Effective - 28 Aug 2007
8.912. Designates the department of agriculture building as the George Washington Carver Building. —
The state office building for the department of agriculture located at 1616 Missouri Boulevard in Jefferson City shall be designated as the "George Washington Carver Building" in honor of George Washington Carver who was a trailblazer in the field of agricultural science, technology, and philanthropy.
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(L. 2007 H.B. 62)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 8 - State Buildings and Lands › Section 8.922 - United States and state flags flown on state property, manufacture in United States required.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 8
Effective - 28 Aug 2008
8.922. United States and state flags flown on state property, manufacture in United States required. —
Any Missouri or American flag flown on state property located in Missouri shall be manufactured in the United States of America.
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(L. 2008 H.B. 1784)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 8 - State Buildings and Lands › Section 8.962 - Public works contract defined — certain contract clauses against public policy, exceptions.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 8
Effective - 28 Aug 2022
8.962. Public works contract defined — certain contract clauses against public policy, exceptions. —
1. As used in this section, the term
"public works contract"
means a contract of the state, county, city and other political subdivisions of the state, except the Missouri transportation department, for the construction, alteration, repair, or maintenance of any building, structure, highway, bridge, viaduct, pipeline, public works, or any other works dealing with construction, which shall include, but need not be limited to, moving, demolition, or excavation performed in conjunction with such work.
2. Any clause in a public works contract that purports to waive, release, or extinguish the rights of a contractor to recover costs or damages, or obtain an equitable adjustment, for delays in performing such contract, if such delay is caused in whole, or in part, by acts or omissions within the control of the contracting public entity or persons acting on behalf thereof, is against public policy and is void and unenforceable.
3. Subsection 2 of this section is not intended to render void any contract provision of a public works contract that:
(1) Precludes a contractor from recovering that portion of delay costs caused by the acts or omissions of the contractor or its agents;
(2) Requires notice of any delay by the party responsible for such delay;
(3) Provides for reasonable liquidated damages; or
(4) Provides for arbitration or any other procedure designed to settle contract disputes.
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(L. 2022 S.B. 758)
Transferred 2022; formerly § 34.058.
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 8 - State Buildings and Lands › Section 8.964 - Citation of law.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 8
• Effective - 28 Aug 2022
8.964. Citation of law. —
The provisions of sections 8.964 to 8.974 shall be known and may be cited as the "Fairness in Public Construction Act".
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(L. 2022 S.B. 758)
Transferred 2022; formerly § 34.203.
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 8 - State Buildings and Lands › Section 8.966 - Purpose statement.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 8
• Effective - 28 Aug 2022
8.966. Purpose statement. —
The purpose of sections 8.964 to 8.974 is to fulfill the state's proprietary objectives in maintaining and promoting the economical, nondiscriminatory, and efficient expenditures of public funds in connection with publicly funded or assisted construction projects. Nothing in sections 8.964 to 8.974 shall prohibit employers or other parties covered by the National Labor Relations Act from entering into agreements or engaging in any other activity arguably protected by law, nor shall any aspect of sections 8.964 to 8.974 be interpreted in such a way as to interfere with the labor relations of parties covered by the National Labor Relations Act.
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(L. 2022 S.B. 758)
Transferred 2022; formerly § 34.206.
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 8 - State Buildings and Lands › Section 8.968 - Requirements for certain contracts for construction, repair, remodeling, or demolition of facilities.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 8
• Effective - 28 Aug 2022
8.968. Requirements for certain contracts for construction, repair, remodeling, or demolition of facilities. —
1. The state, any agency of the state, any political subdivision of the state, or any instrumentality thereof, when engaged in procuring or letting contracts for construction, repair, remodeling, or demolition of a facility shall ensure that bid specification, project agreements, and other controlling documents entered into, required, or subject to approval by the state, agency, political subdivision, or instrumentality do not:
(1) Require or prohibit bidders, offerors, contractors, or subcontractors to enter into or adhere to agreements with one or more labor organizations on the same or related projects; or
(2) Discriminate against, encourage, or give preferential treatment to bidders, offerors, contractors, or subcontractors for:
(a) Entering or refusing to enter agreements with one or more labor organizations on the same or related construction projects; or
(b) Remaining or refusing to remain signatory with one or more labor organizations on the same or related construction projects.
2. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the state, any agency of the state, any political subdivision of the state, or any instrumentality thereof from requiring bidders, offerors, contractors, or subcontractors, as a condition of receiving work or submitting a bid, to test its workers and employees for the presence of illegal drugs.
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(L. 2022 S.B. 758)
Transferred 2022; formerly § 34.209.
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 8 - State Buildings and Lands › Section 8.970 - Grants, tax abatements or tax credits, and cooperative agreements for construction projects prohibited, when.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 8
• Effective - 28 Aug 2022
8.970. Grants, tax abatements or tax credits, and cooperative agreements for construction projects prohibited, when. —
1. The state, any agency of the state, any political subdivision of the state, or any instrumentality thereof shall not issue or award grants, tax abatements, or tax credits or enter into cooperative agreements for construction projects or for the improvement, maintenance, or renovation of real property or fixtures, a condition of which requires that bid specifications, project agreements, or other controlling documents pertaining to the grant, tax abatement, tax credit, or cooperative agreement contain any of the elements specified in section 8.968.
2. The state, any agency of the state, any political subdivision, or any instrumentality thereof shall exercise such authority as may be required to preclude a grant, tax abatement, or tax credit recipient or party to a cooperative agreement from imposing any of the elements specified in section 8.968 in connection with any grant or cooperative agreement awarded or entered into. Nothing in sections 8.964 to 8.974 shall prohibit contractors or subcontractors from voluntarily entering into agreements described in section 8.968.
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(L. 2022 S.B. 758)
Transferred 2022; formerly § 34.212.
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 8 - State Buildings and Lands › Section 8.972 - Nonseverability clause.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 8
• Effective - 28 Aug 2022
8.972. Nonseverability clause. —
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1.140, the provisions of sections 290.095 and 290.250 and sections 8.964 to 8.974 shall not be severable. In the event a court of competent jurisdiction rules that any part of this act is unenforceable, the entire act shall be rendered null and void.
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(L. 2022 S.B. 758)
Transferred 2022; formerly § 34.217.
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 8 - State Buildings and Lands › Section 8.974 - Violation, remedies — investigation of complaints.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 8
• Effective - 28 Aug 2022
8.974. Violation, remedies — investigation of complaints. —
1. Any entity which violates the provisions of sections 8.964 to 8.974 shall be liable to the person affected for such equitable relief as may be appropriate, including reasonable attorney's fees.
2. Any entity which violates the provisions of sections 8.964 to 8.974 shall not be eligible for any state funding or tax credits issued by the state for two years.
3. The prosecuting attorney or circuit attorney with jurisdiction over the location where a violation of sections 8.964 to 8.974 occurs, or the attorney general of this state, shall investigate complaints of violation of such sections, and use all means at their command to ensure the effective enforcement of this section.
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(L. 2022 S.B. 758)
Transferred 2022; formerly § 34.218.
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.010 - Public holidays.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
• Effective - 28 Aug 2022, 3 histories
9.010. Public holidays. —
The first day of January, the third Monday of January, the twelfth day of February, the third Monday in February, the eighth day of May, the last Monday in May, the nineteenth day of June, the fourth day of July, the first Monday in September, the second Monday in October, the eleventh day of November, the fourth Thursday in November, and the twenty-fifth of December, are declared and established public holidays; and when any of such holidays falls upon Sunday, the Monday next following shall be considered the holiday. There shall be no holiday for state employees on the fourth Monday of October.
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(RSMo 1939 § 15310, A.L. 1957 p. 725, A.L. 1969 p. 85, A.L. 1973 H.B. 228, A.L. 1979 S.B. 101, A.L. 1986 H.B. 1353, A.L. 2022 H.B. 1738)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 14222; 1919 § 5848; 1909 § 6701
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.015 - Federal holidays, no ban or restriction on, when.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 11 Oct 2013, see footnote
*9.015. Federal holidays, no ban or restriction on, when. —
No state or local governmental entity, public building, public park, public school, or public setting or place shall ban or otherwise restrict the practice, mention, celebration, or discussion of any federal holiday.
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(L. 2013 H.B. 278)
*Effective 10-11-13, see § 21.250. H.B. 278 was vetoed July 1, 2013. The veto was overridden on September 11, 2013.
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.020 - Designation of certain holidays.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 1986
9.020. Designation of certain holidays. —
In each year the third Monday of January is known as "Martin Luther King Day" and the twelfth day of February is known as "Lincoln Day" and the thirteenth day of April is known as "Jefferson Day" and the second Monday in October is known as "Columbus Day".
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(L. 1957 p. 725, A.L. 1971 S.B. 163, A.L. 1979 S.B. 101, A.L. 1986 H.B. 1353)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.030 - Governor to proclaim Jefferson Day.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 1957
9.030. Governor to proclaim Jefferson Day. —
The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart April thirteenth as "Jefferson Day", and recommending that it be observed by the people with appropriate exercises in the public schools and otherwise to the end that the memory of the public service and the humanitarian principles of Thomas Jefferson may be perpetuated.
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(RSMo 1939 § 15314, A.L. 1957 p. 725)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.035 - May 8, Truman Day.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 1967
9.035. May 8, Truman Day. —
The governor shall issue annually a proclamation setting apart the eighth day of May as "Truman Day" and recommending to the people of the state that the day be appropriately observed in honor of and out of respect for Harry S Truman, the thirty-third president of the United States, a distinguished public servant and the only Missourian ever to be elected to this high office.
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(L. 1967 p. 93)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.040 - Missouri Day, third Wednesday of October — how observed.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 1969
9.040. Missouri Day, third Wednesday of October — how observed. —
The third Wednesday of October of each year is known and designated as "Missouri Day" and is set apart as a day commemorative of Missouri history to be observed by the teachers and pupils of schools with the appropriate exercises. The people of the state of Missouri, and the educational, commercial, political, civic, religious and fraternal organizations of the state of Missouri are requested to devote some part of the day to the methodical consideration of the products of the mines, fields, and forests of the state and to the consideration of the achievements of the sons and daughters of Missouri in commerce, literature, statesmanship, science and art, and in other departments of activity in which the state has rendered service to mankind.
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(RSMo 1939 § 15316, A.L. 1957 p. 725, A.L. 1969 S.B. 70)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 14226; 1919 § 5852
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.042 - April 15, Jackie Robinson Day.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 2015
9.042. April 15, Jackie Robinson Day. —
April fifteenth of each year shall be designated as "Jackie Robinson Day" in Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to observe the day in honor of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play major league baseball.
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(L. 2015 H.B. 859)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.043 - July 1, Lucile Bluford Day.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 2016
9.043. July 1, Lucile Bluford Day. —
July first is hereby designated as "Lucile Bluford Day" in the state of Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to appropriately observe the day in honor of Lucile Bluford, a journalist and civil rights activist who successfully sued to end segregation in the University of Missouri journalism program and whose long and distinguished career at The Kansas City Call contributed to it becoming one of the largest and most important Black newspapers in the nation.
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(L. 2016 H.B. 1559)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.045 - First full week of March, Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 2015
9.045. First full week of March, Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. —
The first full week of March is hereby designated as "Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week" in the state of Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate activities and events to increase awareness of multiple sclerosis.
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(L. 2015 H.B. 861)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.050 - May 1, Law Day.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 1961
9.050. May 1, Law Day. —
In order to rededicate Missourians to the principles of the democratic form of government; to emphasize that ours is a government of law and not of men; and to further our philosophy that, "The Welfare of the People shall be the Supreme Law", May first of each year shall be designated as "Law Day U.S.A." It is not the purpose of this section to declare another legal holiday, but a day to solemnly declare allegiance to the principles of democracy, and respect for law.
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(L. 1961 p. 565 §§ 1, 2)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.052 - Law Enforcement Appreciation Day designated for first Friday in May.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 2021
9.052. Law Enforcement Appreciation Day designated for first Friday in May. —
The first Friday in May each year is hereby designated as "Law Enforcement Appreciation Day" in the state of Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to observe the day with appropriate activities and events to recognize and support the brave men and women who undertake the difficult and sometimes unattainable pledge to protect and serve the public.
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(L. 2021 S.B. 72)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.060 - June 14, Flag Day.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 1986
9.060. June 14, Flag Day. —
The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart June fourteenth as "Flag Day" and recommending to the people of the state that the day be appropriately observed in honor of and out of respect to the flag of the United States of America.
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(L. 1986 H.B. 1368 § 1)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.070 - April 9, Prisoners of War Remembrance Day.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 1987
9.070. April 9, Prisoners of War Remembrance Day. —
April ninth of every year shall be known and designated as "Prisoners of War Remembrance Day". It shall be a day on which to commemorate the sacrifices of those persons who suffered captivity in foreign lands while in the service of their country. The teachers and students of the schools of this state shall observe the day with appropriate exercises. All citizens of this state are requested to devote some portion of prisoners of war remembrance day to solemn contemplation on the plight of the men and women of this country who have been held prisoners of war.
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(L. 1987 H.B. 864 § 1)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.072 - POW/MIA Recognition Day observed, when.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 1999
9.072. POW/MIA Recognition Day observed, when. —
The third Friday of September of each year shall be known and is designated as "POW/MIA Recognition Day", and is set apart as a day acknowledging with special gratitude and profound respect those who paid for our freedom with their own freedom, and as a day for remembering with deep sorrow those whose fate has never been resolved. The people of the state of Missouri, and the educational, commercial, political, civic, religious and fraternal organizations of the state of Missouri are requested to devote some part of the day to solemn contemplation on the plight of those Americans who were held, and those who may still be held, as prisoners of war throughout our history and who endured the indignities and brutality of captivity without surrendering their devotion to duty, honor and country, and to remembering with compassion and concern the families who persevere in their quest to know the fate of their missing loved ones. The state of Missouri reaffirms its commitment to continue efforts to obtain the fullest possible accounting for every American, especially every Missourian, missing in service to our country, and pledge to their families to search unceasingly for information about those who have died and those whose remains have not been recovered.
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(L. 1999 H.B. 528 § 9.130)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.074 - Silver Star Families of America Day designated on May 1st.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 2009
9.074. Silver Star Families of America Day designated on May 1st. —
May first of every year shall be known and designated as "Silver Star Families of America Day". It shall be a day on which to honor the wounded soldiers of this state and the efforts of the Silver Star Families of America to honor the wounded members of the United States Armed Forces. The Silver Star Families of America has worked tirelessly since its inception to distribute silver star banners, flags, and care packages to wounded service members and their families to ensure that the people of this state and nation remember the blood sacrifice made by those service members.
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(L. 2009 H.B. 427 merged with H.B. 678)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.080 - Korean War Veterans Day, how observed.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 1989
9.080. Korean War Veterans Day, how observed. —
In recognition of the courage and unwavering patriotism of those valiant men and women of the Armed Forces of the United States who served during the Korean War, July twenty-seventh of each year is hereby designated as "Korean War Veterans Day". The governor is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation each year calling upon the people of the state of Missouri to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces of the United States who fought for their country during the Korean War, and to observe that day with appropriate honors, ceremonies and prayers.
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(L. 1989 H.B. 911 § 1)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.085 - Vietnam Veterans Day designated, when.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 2012
9.085. Vietnam Veterans Day designated, when. —
In recognition of the courage and unwavering patriotism of those valiant men and women of the Armed Forces of the United States who served during the Vietnam Conflict, March thirtieth of each year shall be known and designated as "Vietnam Veterans Day" in Missouri. The citizens of the state of Missouri are encouraged to observe the day with appropriate events, activities, and remembrances in honor of the veterans who bravely fought, served, and sacrificed during the Vietnam Conflict and returned home to no parades, ceremonies, or public celebrations to welcome them in gratitude for their courageous service given and sacrifices made on behalf of our nation.
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(L. 2012 H.B. 1128)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.086 - Veterans of Operation Iraq/Enduring Freedom Day designated, when.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 2012
9.086. Veterans of Operation Iraq/Enduring Freedom Day designated, when. —
In recognition of the courage and unwavering patriotism of those valiant men and women of the Armed Forces of the United States who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Desert Storm, and all future military operations within the Iraq and Afghanistan regions, March twenty-sixth of each year shall be known and designated as "Veterans of Operation Iraq/Enduring Freedom Day" in Missouri. The citizens of the state of Missouri are encouraged to observe the day with appropriate events, activities, and remembrances in honor of the veterans who bravely fought, served, and sacrificed during the military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and in gratitude for their courageous service given and sacrifices made on behalf of our nation.
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(L. 2012 H.B. 1128)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.090 - Stars and stripes day designated for November 9.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 2019
9.090. Stars and stripes day designated for November 9. —
November ninth each year is hereby designated and shall be known as "Stars and Stripes Day" in Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to engage in appropriate events and activities to commemorate the creation of the newspaper of the United States Armed Forces, first printed by Union troops on November 9, 1861, using the press of the Bloomfield Herald in Bloomfield, MO.
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(L. 2019 H.B. 565)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.100 - Arbor Day to be first Friday in April, how observed.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 1990
9.100. Arbor Day to be first Friday in April, how observed. —
The first Friday in April of each year is hereby set apart as Arbor Day for this state, and all communities, state agencies, schools, youth groups and commercial interests are requested to observe the same by encouraging the planting of trees, shrubs, and flowers. Each planting shall benefit the air, water, soil, wildlife and human habitation, and the day should be marked by ceremonies or dedications to remind Missouri citizens of the importance of trees in cities and forests in the state.
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(L. 1990 H.B. 1599 § 1)
(Source: RSMo 1959 § 163.040; L. 1963 p. 200 § 11-7)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.105 - Bird appreciation day observed, when.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 2001
9.105. Bird appreciation day observed, when. —
The twenty-first of March shall be designated as "Bird Appreciation Day" to be observed by elementary and secondary schools, cities, state agencies and civic organizations with activities designed to enhance the knowledge and appreciation of Missouri birds.
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(L. 2001 S.B. 58)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.110 - Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day designated.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 1996
9.110. Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day designated. —
1. December seventh of every year shall be known and designated as "Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day". It shall be a day on which to commemorate the sacrifice of more than two thousand citizens of the United States who were killed and more than one thousand citizens who were wounded when the Imperial Japanese Navy and Air Force attacked units of the Armed Forces of the United States stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The teachers and students of this state shall observe this day with appropriate exercises. All citizens of this state are requested to devote some portion of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day to solemn contemplation of the selfless sacrifice made by those who gave their lives for their country in the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
2. All agencies of this state and all political subdivisions of this state shall fly the flag of the United States at half-staff each December seventh in honor of the individuals who died as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor.
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(L. 1996 H.B. 1076)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.115 - Patriots Day, April 19 — how observed.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 2002
9.115. Patriots Day, April 19 — how observed. —
April nineteenth of every year shall be known and designated as "Patriots Day". It shall be a day on which to commemorate the day of the "shot heard 'round the world" and the beginning of the American Revolution. The teachers and students of the schools of this state shall observe the day with appropriate exercises. All citizens of this state are requested to devote some portion of patriots day to solemn contemplation on the selfless sacrifice made by those who fought and gave their lives for our nation's independence.
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(L. 2002 H.B. 1519)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.117 - Battle of St. Louis Memorial day designated for May 26.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 2019
9.117. Battle of St. Louis Memorial day designated for May 26. —
May twenty-sixth of each year shall be known as "Battle of St. Louis Memorial Day" in the state of Missouri. Citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate events and activities to commemorate the only battle of the American Revolution fought in what would become the state of Missouri.
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(L. 2019 H.B. 266 merged with H.B. 565)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.120 - Week of May 15, Peace Officers Memorial Week.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 2015
9.120. Week of May 15, Peace Officers Memorial Week. —
May fifteenth of every year shall be known and designated as "Missouri's Peace Officers Memorial Day", and the week in which that date falls shall be known and designated as "Missouri's Peace Officers Memorial Week". It shall be a day and week on which to commemorate the sacrifices of the federal, state, county and municipal peace officers who have been killed or disabled in the performance of their duties. The United States flag and the Missouri state flag shall be flown at half-staff on all government buildings on Missouri's peace officers memorial day.
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(L. 1996 H.B. 1168 § 1, A.L. 2015 H.B. 404)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.130 - Emergency Services Day observed, September 11.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 2002
9.130. Emergency Services Day observed, September 11. —
The eleventh day of September of each year shall be known as "Emergency Services Day" and shall be set apart as a day of acknowledging, with special gratitude and profound respect, all public safety personnel, including police, firefighters, ambulance personnel, emergency dispatchers, and corrections officers. The people of this state and all of its political subdivisions are hereby requested to:
(1) Devote some part of such day to recognizing their respective public safety personnel;
(2) Make an effort to urge the citizens of their communities to cooperate with police agencies in the reporting of crimes; and
(3) Cooperate with fire agencies by checking their smoke detectors to assure that such detectors are functional.
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(L. 1999 H.B. 893 § 1, A.L. 2002 S.B. 726)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.132 - Emergency Personnel Appreciation Day, September 11 — how observed.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 2002
9.132. Emergency Personnel Appreciation Day, September 11 — how observed. —
September eleventh of every year shall be known and designated as "Emergency Personnel Appreciation Day". It shall be set apart as a day of acknowledging, with special gratitude and profound respect, all emergency personnel, including police, firefighters, ambulance personnel, and emergency dispatchers. All citizens of this state are requested to devote some portion of emergency personnel appreciation day to recognition and solemn contemplation of the sacrifices undertaken by emergency personnel in performance of their duties.
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(L. 2002 H.B. 1668)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.134 - United States flag and state flag to be flown at half-staff on September 11.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 2006
9.134. United States flag and state flag to be flown at half-staff on September 11. —
The United States flag and the Missouri state flag shall be flown at half-staff on all government buildings on each September eleventh in honor of the individuals who died as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001.
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(L. 2006 H.B. 983)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.135 - United States flag and state flag to be flown at half-staff when a Missouri resident in the military dies in the line of duty.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 2008
9.135. United States flag and state flag to be flown at half-staff when a Missouri resident in the military dies in the line of duty. —
The United States flag and the Missouri state flag shall be flown at half-staff on all government buildings for one full day whenever a Missouri resident, who was a resident at the time of enlistment in military service or at time of death, is killed in the line of duty during service in the military forces of this state or the United States. The Missouri veterans commission shall make ongoing reasonable efforts to determine if any residents have been killed in the line of duty, and shall notify the governor of any such death. The governor, who shall determine the day on which the resident shall be honored, shall then notify the office of administration.
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(L. 2008 S.B. 806)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.136 - POW/MIA flag, display of encouraged on certain dates.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 2006
9.136. POW/MIA flag, display of encouraged on certain dates. —
All government buildings, businesses, and citizens of the state of Missouri are encouraged to display the POW/MIA flag, which is designed to commemorate the service and sacrifice of the members of the Armed Forces of the United States who were prisoners of war or missing in action, on Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, September eleventh, and Veterans Day.
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(L. 2006 H.B. 984)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.137 - Missouri school read-in day designated for second Friday in March.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 2011
9.137. Missouri school read-in day designated for second Friday in March. —
The second Friday in March shall be set apart and designated as "Missouri School Read-In Day". It is recommended to the people of the state that the day be appropriately observed through activities that will bring about an increased awareness of the importance and benefits of reading and encourage greater emphasis on reading, both in the school and in the home. Missouri school read-in day recognizes that reading proficiency is a major factor in determining a child's success in school, regardless of the socioeconomic status, race, ethnic background, or educational level of the child and the child's family.
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(L. 2011 H.B. 795)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.138 - Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) week designated — governor to proclaim.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 2023, 2 histories
9.138. Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) week designated — governor to proclaim. —
The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart the first week of March as "Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Week", and recommending to the people of the state that the week be appropriately observed through activities that will result in an increased awareness of the importance of advancing community interest in science, technology, engineering, and math programs, and promote STEM careers statewide in order to advance Missouri's workforce. The proclamation shall also recommend that the week be observed with appropriate activities in public schools. Public and private involvement in STEM week demonstrates that fostering and encouraging interest in the sciences is a major factor in determining growth and success in school and will help students develop a focus on technology-based careers after graduation.
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(L. 2009 H.B. 506, A.L. 2023 S.B. 139)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.139 - Parent and Family Involvement in Education Week to be designated, second week of September.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 2008
9.139. Parent and Family Involvement in Education Week to be designated, second week of September. —
The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart the second week of September as "Parent and Family Involvement in Education Week", and recommending to the people of the state that the week be appropriately observed through activities that will bring about an increased awareness of the importance and benefits of parent and family involvement in education and encourage greater involvement of parents and families in their children's education, both in the school and in the home. The parent and family involvement in education week recognizes that parent and family involvement in a child's education is a major factor in determining success in school, regardless of the socio-economic status, race, or ethnic background of the family, or the education level of the parents.
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(L. 2008 H.B. 2213)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.140 - Missouri Lifelong Learning Month observed.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 2001
9.140. Missouri Lifelong Learning Month observed. —
The governor shall annually issue a proclamation making the month of February "Missouri Lifelong Learning Month", and recommending that it be observed by the people with appropriate activities in the public schools and otherwise to promote public awareness of the importance of ongoing education throughout each person's lifetime.
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(L. 2001 H.B. 218 merged with S.B. 201)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.141 - Bill of Rights Day established.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 2002
9.141. Bill of Rights Day established. —
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.
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(L. 2002 S.B. 831)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.142 - Constitution Day designated for January 31.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 2022
9.142. Constitution Day designated for January 31. —
January thirty-first of every year is hereby designated as "Constitution Day" in Missouri. Citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate events and activities in recognition of the enduring brilliance of our founding charter that established a system of checks and balances designed to preserve liberty, promote prosperity, and ensure the security of our beloved country.
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(L. 2022 H.B. 1738 merged with H.B. 2627)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.144 - Third week of February, Engineer Awareness Week.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 2015
9.144. Third week of February, Engineer Awareness Week. —
The third week of February is hereby designated as "Engineer Awareness Week" in the state of Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to observe the week with appropriate activities and events to promote the engineering discipline to students, expand public recognition of the engineering profession, and celebrate engineering accomplishments.
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(L. 2015 H.B. 361)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.145 - Missouri safe boating week designated for the first full week of May before Memorial Day.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 2015
9.145. Missouri safe boating week designated for the first full week of May before Memorial Day. —
The first full week of May before Memorial Day is hereby designated as "Missouri Safe Boating Week". The citizens of this state are encouraged to observe the week with appropriate activities and events.
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(L. 2015 H.B. 402)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.148 - Infant and maternal mortality awareness month designated for the month of September.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 2020
9.148. Infant and maternal mortality awareness month designated for the month of September. —
The month of September every year shall be designated as "Infant and Maternal Mortality Awareness Month". Citizens of this state and health care professionals are encouraged to promote and engage in appropriate activities that educate the public about the importance of appropriate health care for women and their new babies, from pregnancy through the vulnerable first post-partum year.
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(L. 2020 H.B. 1682 § 4)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.149 - PKS day designated for December 4.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 2013
9.149. PKS day designated for December 4. —
December fourth shall be designated as "PKS Day" in Missouri. Pallister-Killian Mosaic Syndrome, commonly known as Pallister-Killian Syndrome or PKS, is a disorder usually caused by the presence of an abnormal extra chromosome and is characterized by vision and hearing impairments, seizure disorders, and early childhood intellectual disability, distinctive facial features, sparse hair, areas of unusual skin coloring, weak muscle tone, and other birth defects. It is recommended to the people of the state that this day be appropriately observed by participating in awareness and educational activities on the symptoms and impact of Pallister-Killian Syndrome and to support programs of research, education, and community service.
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(L. 2013 S.B. 33 merged with S.B. 72)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.151 - May 7, ROHHAD Awareness Day.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 2015
9.151. May 7, ROHHAD Awareness Day. —
May seventh of every year shall be designated as "ROHHAD Awareness Day" in Missouri. Rapid-onset obesity with hypothalamic dysfunction, hypoventilation and autonomic dysregulation (ROHHAD) presenting in childhood is a rare syndrome characterized by rapid-onset obesity in the first ten years of life, impairment of the autonomic nervous system, and later onset of reduced lung function. The cause of ROHHAD is unknown and currently there is no cure. Early diagnosis and proper management may help to avoid catastrophic consequences. It is recommended to the people of the state that this day be appropriately observed by participating in awareness and educational activities on the symptoms and impact of ROHHAD and to support programs which advance treatment, assist in the discovery of a cure, enhance the quality of life of children with ROHHAD, and ease the financial burden of families of children suffering from ROHHAD.
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(L. 2015 H.B. 1116)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title II - Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems › Chapter 9 - Public Holidays › Section 9.152 - Mental health awareness month designated for the month of May.

Title II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS
Chapter 9
Effective - 28 Aug 2020
9.152. Mental health awareness month designated for the month of May. —
The month of May is hereby designated as "Mental Health Awareness Month". The citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate awareness and educational activities that emphasize the importance of good mental health and the effects of mental illness on Missourians.
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(L. 2020 H.B. 1682)