AN ACT relating to legal time and holidays; designating Moon Landing Day as a state recognized commemorative day to be observed as specified; and providing for an effective date.
Education
Enacted
This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.
Sponsor
Senator Ellis
Last action
2023-02-24
Official status
enrolled
Effective date
7/1/2023
Plain English Breakdown
The bill summary and text do not specify which organizations within Wyoming are expected to observe this day.
Moon Landing Day
This law designates July 20 as Moon Landing Day to honor Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins, and others who helped them land on the moon.
What This Bill Does
Designates July 20 of each year as 'Moon Landing Day'.
Honors American astronauts Neil Armstrong, Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin, and Michael Collins along with other individuals who aided in the Apollo 11 mission.
The governor may issue a proclamation for proper observance of Moon Landing Day.
Who It Names or Affects
State and local government
Organizations within Wyoming
Terms To Know
Moon Landing Day
A state recognized commemorative day on July 20 each year to honor the first moon landing by American astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins.
Proclamation
An official announcement made by the governor requesting proper observance of Moon Landing Day.
Limits and Unknowns
The law does not require schools or businesses to close on this day.
It is up to the governor whether to issue a proclamation for this day each year.
Amendments
These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.
Plain English: The amendment adds a specific mention of astronaut Michael Collins, who piloted the command module during the moon landing, to the bill text.
Adds the name and role of Michael Collins as the pilot of the command module during the moon landing.
Standing Committee • Senate Minerals, Business and Economic Development
Filed
Plain English: The amendment changes the language of the bill to give more flexibility on how Moon Landing Day is observed.
Changes 'shall' to 'may', allowing for optional rather than mandatory observance of Moon Landing Day.
The exact implications and effects of this change are not fully detailed in the amendment text provided.
Bill History
2023-02-24LSO
Assigned Chapter Number 92
2023-02-24Governor
Governor Signed SEA No. 0042
2023-02-21House
H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0042
2023-02-21Senate
S President Signed SEA No. 0042
2023-02-21LSO
Assigned Number SEA No. 0042
2023-02-21House
H 3rd Reading:Passed 54-8-0-0-0
2023-02-17House
H 2nd Reading:Passed
2023-02-16House
H COW:Passed
2023-02-15House
H Placed on General File
2023-02-15House
H09 - Minerals:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0
2023-02-10House
H Introduced and Referred to H09 - Minerals
2023-01-18House
H Received for Introduction
2023-01-18Senate
S 3rd Reading:Passed 26-4-1-0-0
2023-01-17Senate
S 2nd Reading:Passed
2023-01-16Senate
S COW:Passed
2023-01-16Senate
S Placed on General File
2023-01-16Senate
S09 - Minerals:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
2023-01-12Senate
S Introduced and Referred to S09 - Minerals
2023-01-11Senate
S Received for Introduction
2023-01-11LSO
Bill Number Assigned
Official Summary Text
Bill Summary - 23LSO-0362
Bill No.:
SF0095
Effective:
7/1/2023
LSO No.:
23LSO-0362
Enrolled Act No.:
SEA No. 0042
Chapter No.:
92
Prime Sponsor:
Ellis
Catch Title:
Moon landing day.
Subject:
Moon Landing Day
Summary/Major Elements:
This act recognizes the American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin as the first humans to land and walk on the moon on July 20, 1969, and the men and women who aided the astronauts in landing on the moon and returning home safely, including Michael Collins who piloted the command module.
This act designates July 20 of each year as "Moon Landing Day" and states the governor may, in advance of July 20 of each year, issue a proclamation requesting proper observance of "Moon Landing Day."
The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent.
While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
Current Bill Text
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23LSO-0362
ORIGINAL Senate
File No
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SF0095
ENROLLED ACT NO. 42,
SENATE
SIXTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING
2023 General Session
AN ACT relating to legal time and holidays; designating Moon Landing Day as a state recognized commemorative day to be observed as specified; and providing for an effective date.
Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming:
Section 1
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Moon Landing Day.
(a)
In recognition of American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin becoming the first humans to land and walk on the moon on July 20, 1969 and the men and women who aided the astronauts in landing on the moon and returning home safely, including Michael Collins who piloted the command module, July 20 of each year is designated as "Moon Landing Day." The day shall be appropriately observed by state and local government and by organizations within the state.
(b)
The governor may, in advance of July 20 of each year, issue a proclamation requesting proper observance of "Moon Landing Day."
(c)
This section shall not affect commercial paper, the making or execution of agreements or judicial proceedings, or authorize public schools, businesses or state and local government offices to close.
Section 2
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This act is effective July 1, 2023
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Speaker of the House
President of the Senate
Governor
TIME APPROVED: _________
DATE APPROVED: _________
I hereby certify that this act originated in the Senate.
Chief Clerk
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