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MS HB938
Bill
Status
3/1/2011
Primary Sponsor
Bryant Clark
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AI Summary
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Designates June 19 as "Juneteenth Freedom Day" to commemorate the communication of freedom from slavery to enslaved people in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865.
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Specifies that Juneteenth Freedom Day shall be a day of commemoration and recognition but not a legal holiday, with no state expense required.
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Clarifies that when a legal holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday, the next following Monday or other day fixed by Governor proclamation shall be the legal holiday.
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Adds Juneteenth Freedom Day to a category of non-legal commemorative days alongside Elvis Aaron Presley Day (August 16) and Hernando de Soto Day (May 8).
Legislative Description
Juneteenth Freedom Day; designate as day of commemoration, not paid legal holiday.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/1/2011