Unity Day Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק יום האחדות
TL;DRA bill to set Unity Day on 9 Sivan as an annual national day of commemoration, with recognition ceremonies and a prize.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The bill sets Unity Day as a national day of commemoration to be held every year on 9 Sivan, to be marked in discussions in the government and the Knesset, in the education system and in the IDF and youth organizations. The Minister of Education will be authorized to set additional activities to mark the day in cooperation with civil society bodies. As part of the day, a monetary prize (the Jerusalem Unity Prize) will be awarded at an official ceremony at the President's Residence to winners in three categories. The law will take effect sixty days from the day of its publication.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 64 seats
Opposition 56 seats
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