State holidays: Cesar Chavez Day: Farmworkers Day.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes California’s state holidays to include Farmworkers Day, replacing Cesar Chavez Day on March 31st. It directs the Governor to annually proclaim August 6th as Farmworkers Day and removes the designation of March 31st as Cesar Chavez Day for school closure purposes. The bill also makes adjustments to how state employees, community college employees, and public school employees are treated regarding holiday time off, aligning it with the new Farmworkers Day.
Key provisions
- Redesignates March 31st as Farmworkers Day instead of Cesar Chavez Day.
- Directs the Governor to annually proclaim August 6th as Farmworkers Day.
- Authorizes community colleges and public schools to close on August 6th (Farmworkers Day) instead of March 31st.
- Revises provisions related to state employee, community college employee, and public school employee holiday time off to apply to Farmworkers Day.
- Repeals the provisions designating August 26th as California Farmworker Day.
- Requires the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency to include specific information in annual reports on the 30x30 conservation goal.
- Requires the Secretary to post reports on the Natural Resources Agency’s website.
- Modifies Education Code sections related to school closures and employee holiday pay.
Who is affected
- State Employees
- Community College Employees
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