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VA HB743
VA HB743Legal holidays; replaces Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, with Indigenous Peoples' Day.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/13/2024
02/13/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Legal holidays; Indigenous Peoples' Day. Replaces Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, with Indigenous Peoples' Day as a state holiday.
AI Summary
This bill replaces Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, with Indigenous Peoples' Day as a state holiday in Virginia. The bill amends the existing law that designates certain days as legal holidays in the Commonwealth. The purpose of this change is to honor American Indians residing in Virginia and recognize their significant contributions, instead of celebrating the legacy of Christopher Columbus, a controversial historical figure.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left in Rules (on 02/13/2024)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Federal Holidays and Celebrations
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?241+sum+HB743 | 01/10/2024 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offe | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?241+oth+HB743F122+PDF | 01/16/2024 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?241+ful+HB743+hil | 01/10/2024 |
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