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OK HB1977
Bill
Status
2/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Anastasia Pittman
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AI Summary
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Amends 25 O.S. 2001, Section 82.1 to designate American Indian Heritage Day as a state holiday on the day after Thanksgiving Day.
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Specifies that American Indian Heritage Day joins existing Oklahoma holidays including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas.
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Maintains existing provisions that state employees (except temporary and limited-term employees) receive a paid day off on designated holidays, and those required to work receive compensatory time off or payment in lieu.
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Applies existing holiday rules to American Indian Heritage Day, including observance on the next business day if it falls on a weekend, and closure of non-essential state agencies.
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Effective date: November 1, 2011.
Legislative Description
Definitions and general provisions; designating American Indian Heritage Day; effective date.
Native Americans
Last Action
Second Reading referred to General Government
2/8/2011