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Introduced
01/04/2023
01/04/2023
In Committee
01/26/2023
01/26/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024
05/20/2024
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 amends Minnesota statutes to recognize Juneteenth, June 19, as a state holiday. Specifically, it changes the designation of Juneteenth from the third Saturday in June to June 19 of each year, and adds Juneteenth to the list of recognized state holidays, alongside other holidays such as New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Independence Day. The bill also requires the governor to issue an annual proclamation honoring the observance of Juneteenth and recognizing the contributions of African Americans to Minnesota's communities, culture, and economy.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (18)
Ruth Richardson (D)*,
Esther Agbaje (D),
Mary Clardy (D),
Brion Curran (D),
Cedrick Frazier (D),
Mike Freiberg (D),
Emma Greenman (D),
Hodan Hassan (D),
Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger (D),
Athena Hollins (D),
Frank Hornstein (D),
Melissa Hortman (D),
Samakab Hussein (D),
Tina Liebling (D),
Mohamud Noor (D),
Zack Stephenson (D),
Brad Tabke (D),
Samantha Vang (D),
Last Action
Author added Hornstein (on 02/06/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0048&ssn=0&y=2023 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF48&version=0&session=ls93&session_year=2023&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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