SF 4759 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Cesar Chavez Day elimination provision

This bill would eliminate Cesar Chavez Day as an official state observance in Minnesota by repealing the existing statute that established March 31 as a day to honor the labor leader. The legislation directly affects the state government by removing the legal requirement to recognize this specific date for celebrating Latino contributions and labor rights advocacy. If passed, the change would take effect immediately following final enactment, ending the annual commemoration that currently highlights Chavez's work in labor organizing and community advocacy.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
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Governor
Introduced Mar 23, 2026 Last action Mar 25, 2026
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Mar 23, 2026
Committee
Referred to State and Local Government
upper
Mar 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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