Bill > HB299

This bill establishes three new annual commemorative days in Pennsylvania: March 4 as Charter Day, June 14 as Flag Day, and September 17 as Constitution Day. The legislative findings provide context for each day: Charter Day marks the date in 1681 when William Penn received his Charter Contract from King Charles II, representing Penn's vision of a government based on justice, liberty, and tolerance; Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the United States flag by the Second Continental Congress in 1777; and Constitution Day celebrates the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. While these days are now officially designated, the bill explicitly states that employers are not required to treat them as legal holidays or provide paid leave to employees. The bill, known as the Significant Holiday Designation Act, takes effect immediately and aims to provide opportunities for Pennsylvanians to reflect on important moments in the state's and nation's history.

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