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CA AB1841

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Ramos

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes Native American Day (4th Friday in September) as a paid state holiday for all California state employees, contingent upon the Department of Human Resources determining sufficient funds exist
  • Currently, state employees may only elect to use vacation, annual leave, or compensating time off for Native American Day; this bill would convert it to an automatic paid holiday
  • Authorizes any state bargaining unit to negotiate for Native American Day as a paid holiday through their memorandum of understanding
  • Amends Government Code Sections 19853 and 19853.1 and adds Section 19853.3
  • Introduced by Assembly Member Ramos with coauthor Assembly Member Ortega on February 11, 2026

Legislative Description

State holidays: Native American Day.

Last Action

Referred to Com. on P. E. & R.

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Employment and Retirement2/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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