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GA SB519

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/17/2020

Primary Sponsor

Nikema Williams

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates June 19 of each year as "Juneteenth," a public and legal holiday in the State of Georgia, by amending Code Section 1-4-1
  • Removes June 3 from the list of dates the Governor may select to commemorate historical events, leaving January 19, April 26, or a suitable substitute date as options
  • Retains the requirement that the Governor close all state offices and facilities a minimum of 12 days and not more than 12 days per year for public and legal holiday observances
  • Sponsored by Senators Williams (39th), Jordan (6th), Jones II (22nd), Parent (42nd), Anderson (43rd), and others

Legislative Description

Holidays and Observances; June 19 of each year as a state holiday of Juneteenth; designate

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

6/18/2020

Full Bill Text

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