Changes date of "Juneteenth Day" in NJ to June 19 of each year.
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Overview
This bill changes the date of "Juneteenth Day" in New Jersey from the third Friday of June to June 19 of each year. This aligns the state holiday with the federal Juneteenth holiday, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. The bill amends existing legislation to reflect this change. It also clarifies the effective date of the change and its impact on existing collective bargaining agreements.
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Joseph Cryan
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