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CO HB1271

Lunar New Year Day As An Observed State Holiday


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Introduced
03/30/2023
In Committee
04/27/2023
Crossed Over
05/15/2023
Passed
05/15/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/02/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LUNAR NEW YEAR DAY AS AN OBSERVED STATE HOLIDAY.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to establish Lunar New Year Day as an observed state holiday in Colorado. It recognizes the cultural and historical significance of the Lunar New Year celebration, which is an important event for the growing Asian American community in the state. The bill aims to promote inclusion, embrace diversity, and counter the rising tide of anti-Asian sentiment and hate crimes. It would allow more Coloradans to acknowledge and honor this tradition by designating the first Friday of February each year as "Lunar New Year Day," with appropriate observance to be held in public schools and by the public.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (42)

Julie Gonzales (D)* Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez (D)* Matt Soper (R)* Jennifer Bacon (D),  Shannon Bird (D),  Andrew Boesenecker (D),  Jeff Bridges (D),  Kyle Brown (D),  Jessie Danielson (D),  Ruby Dickson (D),  Monica Duran (D),  Elisabeth Epps (D),  Tony Exum (D),  Steve Fenberg (D),  Meg Froelich (D),  Bob Gardner (R),  Eliza Hamrick (D),  Chris Hansen (D),  Nick Hinrichsen (D),  Barbara Kirkmeyer (R),  Chris Kolker (D),  Sheila Lieder (D),  Mandy Lindsay (D),  William Lindstedt (D),  Javier Mabrey (D),  Janice Marchman (D),  Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D),  Dominick Moreno (D),  Kyle Mullica (D),  Kevin Priola (D),  Dylan Roberts (D),  Robert Rodriguez (D),  Said Sharbini (D),  Emily Sirota (D),  Tom Sullivan (D),  Brianna Titone (D),  Elizabeth Velasco (D),  Michael Weissman (D),  Jenny Willford (D),  Faith Winter (D),  Steven Woodrow (D),  Mary Young (D), 

Last Action

Governor Signed (on 06/02/2023)

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