00 Enrolled HB 274 01 Establishing August 7 as Purple Heart Day. 02 _______________ 03  * Section 1. AS 44.12 is amended by adding a new section to read: 04 Sec. 44.12.115. Purple Heart Day. Purple Heart Day is established on 05 August 7 of each year to honor recipients of the Purple Heart. The day may be 06 observed by suitable observances and exercises by civic groups and the public.