Holidays: Farmworkers Day.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Overview
This bill changes California state law to designate March 31st as ‘Farmworkers Day’ instead of Cesar Chavez Day. It requires the Governor to annually proclaim this day as a holiday. The bill was passed as an urgency measure to ensure its immediate implementation for the 2026 calendar year.
Key provisions
- Designates March 31st as ‘Farmworkers Day’.
- Requires the Governor to annually proclaim March 31st as a holiday.
- Replaces Cesar Chavez Day with Farmworkers Day.
- Declares the bill to take effect immediately.
- Amends Government Code Sections 6700 and 6717.
Who is affected
- Farmworkers
- California residents
- Government officials (Governor)
- State government
Notable changes
- Replaces a previously designated holiday (Cesar Chavez Day) with a new one (Farmworkers Day).
- Creates a new state holiday recognizing the contributions of farmworkers.
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