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GA SB519
Bill
Status
Introduced
6/17/2020
Primary Sponsor
Nikema Williams
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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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