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SC H4555

SC H4555
Juneteenth-State Holiday


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024

Introduced Session

125th General Assembly

Bill Summary

A bill TO AMEND the SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS by amending SECTION 53-5-10, RELATING TO STATE LEGAL HOLIDAYS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE NINETEENTH DAY OF JUNE - JUNETEENTH is A STATE LEGAL HOLIDAY.

AI Summary

This bill amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to add Juneteenth, the nineteenth day of June, as a state legal holiday. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The bill specifies that the holiday schedules of public colleges and universities, including technical colleges, shall not violate the section as long as the number of holidays provided for in the section are not exceeded. The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Bauer (on 01/16/2024)

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