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This bill updates Utah's legal holidays and introduces a new concept of "state holy days" to recognize and honor various religious and cultural observances. The bill modifies Section 63G-1-301 to include Easter Sunday as a legal holiday and adjust the numbering of existing holidays. It removes Diwali from the list of commemorative days and adds a new section (63G-1-1101) that defines "state holy days" as special religious observances that are not automatically considered legal holidays. The new section establishes a list of 12 state holy days, including religious celebrations from Hindu, Islamic, Christian, and Jewish traditions such as Holi, Lunar New Year, Good Friday, Eid al-Fitr, Passover, Vesak Day, Eid al-Adha, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Diwali, and Christmas. Additionally, the bill allows state employees to select a Personal Preference Day that can be used to observe a state holy day or any other day of personal significance. The bill is set to take effect on May 7, 2025, unless approved by a two-thirds majority of the legislature, in which case it could take effect earlier upon gubernatorial approval or veto override.

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