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CA SB721
Bill
AI Summary
- Designates August 26 of each year as California Farmworker Day to honor farmworkers' contributions to the state
- Requires the Governor to annually proclaim August 26 as California Farmworker Day
- Makes legislative findings that California farmworkers are vital to the state, producing over $50 billion in agricultural products annually and representing the largest proportion of farmworkers in the United States
- Notes that farmworkers face environmental hazards from toxic chemicals, pesticides, dangerous machinery, and seasonal work that results in disproportionately lower wages than full-time employees
- Approved by the Governor and filed with the Secretary of State on October 4, 2021
Legislative Description
California Farmworker Day.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 496, Statutes of 2021.
10/4/2021
Committee Referrals
Governmental Organization7/13/2021
Governmental Organization3/3/2021
Rules2/19/2021
Full Bill Text
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