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Introduced
01/04/2023
01/04/2023
In Committee
01/23/2023
01/23/2023
Crossed Over
01/26/2023
01/26/2023
Passed
02/03/2023
02/03/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/03/2023
02/03/2023
Introduced Session
93rd Legislature 2023-2024
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to state government; recognizing Juneteenth, June 19, as a state holiday; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 10.55; 645.44, subdivision 5.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to recognize Juneteenth, June 19, as a state holiday in Minnesota. Specifically, it amends existing statutes to designate Juneteenth as an official state holiday, alongside other recognized holidays such as New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Independence Day. The bill also provides that when Juneteenth falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following or preceding day, respectively, shall be observed as the holiday. The bill aims to recognize the historical significance of the abolition of slavery and the important contributions of African-Americans to Minnesota's communities, culture, and economy.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Secretary of State, Filed (on 02/03/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0013&ssn=0&y=2023 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF13&version=0&session=ls93&session_year=2023&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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