Legal holidays; replaces Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, with Indigenous Peoples' Day.
HB 1843 would replace Columbus Day, observed on the second Monday in October, with Indigenous Peoples' Day as an official state holiday. This change directly affects state employees, public schools, and government offices that observe the holiday, altering the designated day for closures and observances. The bill maintains the same date (the second Monday in October) but changes the holiday's name and historical reference. It does not alter other holiday schedules or create new state obligations beyond the holiday designation.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 6, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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4
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Committee
1
Jan 6, 2025
Committee
Referred to Committee on Rules
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1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
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