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CT HB06209

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/29/2021

Primary Sponsor

Government Administration and Elections Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds June 19th (Juneteenth Independence Day) to Connecticut's list of legal holidays by amending Section 1-4 of the general statutes

  • Effective date of October 1, 2021

  • When Juneteenth falls on a Sunday, the following Monday becomes the legal holiday; when it falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday becomes the legal holiday

  • Local and regional boards of education may choose to close public schools on Juneteenth or hold sessions with suitable nonsectarian educational programs in observance

Legislative Description

An Act Establishing Juneteenth Independence Day As A Legal Holiday.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/19

3/15/2021

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections1/29/2021

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