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AL HB427
Bill
Status
5/2/2023
Primary Sponsor
Juandalynn Givan
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AI Summary
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Adds Juneteenth (June 19) as an official state holiday in Alabama, aligning with existing federal holiday status.
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Reorganizes and consolidates the list of state holidays into a single subsection, removing duplicative language from prior code provisions.
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Requires closure of all state offices on Juneteenth, consistent with observance requirements for other state holidays.
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Makes technical corrections to streamline holiday observance provisions, including clarified language regarding bank closures and compensatory leave for employees working holidays.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Relating to state holidays; to amend Section 1-3-8, Code of Alabama 1975, to add Juneteenth as a state holiday; and to delete duplicative language and make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style.
State holidays, to add Juneteenth as a state holiday.
Last Action
Carry Over by House State Government
5/10/2023