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VA HB743

VA HB743
Legal holidays; replaces Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, with Indigenous Peoples' Day.


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

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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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