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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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American Indian Heritage Day is added to the list of official Oklahoma holidays alongside 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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Provides that state employees (except temporary and limited-term employees) are entitled to a day off work without loss of pay on holidays specified by the Governor's Executive Order.
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Maintains existing provisions allowing performance of authorized acts on the next business day if a holiday falls on a non-business day, with no loss of rights or liability.
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Becomes effective 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