An act relating to designating Juneteenth as a legal holiday
This bill designates Juneteenth, observed on June 19, as an official legal holiday in the state. The change applies to state government operations and employees, requiring them to observe the day as a holiday. The legislation takes effect on May 30, 2024, making it part of the state's recognized calendar of holidays.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
May 2024
Senate Passage
May 2024
House Passage
May 2024
Signed into Law
May 2024
Introduced Jan 3, 2024
Signed May 10, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
32
Key actions
12
Committee
9
May 10, 2024
Signed into law
Senate Message: Signed by Governor May 30, 2024
executive
May 10, 2024
Signed into law
Signed by Governor on May 30, 2024
executive
May 10, 2024
Upper · Passed
As passed by Senate and House
upper
May 10, 2024
Upper · Passed
House message: House passed bill in concurrence
upper
May 9, 2024
Lower · Passed
Rep. Mrowicki of Putney reported for the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
lower
Mar 21, 2024
Introduced
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
lower
Mar 15, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably by Senator Kitchel for Committee on Appropriations
upper
Mar 15, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably by Senator White for Committee on Government Operations
upper
Mar 15, 2024
Upper · Passed
Favorable report by Committee on Appropriations
upper
Mar 15, 2024
Upper · Passed
Favorable report by Committee on Government Operations
upper
Mar 14, 2024
Upper · Passed
Favorable report by Committee on Appropriations
upper
Mar 14, 2024
Upper · Passed
Favorable report by Committee on Government Operations
upper
Mar 12, 2024
Committee
Referred to Committee on Appropriations per Senate Rule 31
upper
Mar 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
Favorable report by Committee on Government Operations
upper
Jan 3, 2024
Introduced
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Government Operations
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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