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Authors Ramos  
Coauthors: Ortega  
Subject State holidays: Native American Day.
Relating To relating to state holidays.
Title An act to amend Sections 19853 and 19853.1 of, and to add Section 19853.3 to, the Government Code, relating to state holidays.
Last Action Dt 2026-02-11
State Introduced
Status Pending Referral
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Vote Req Approp Fiscal Cmte Local Prog Subs Chgs Urgency Tax Levy Active?
Majority No Yes No None No No Y
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2026-02-12     From printer. May be heard in committee March 14.
2026-02-11     Read first time. To print.
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Introduced     2026-02-11
Analyses TBD
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Existing law entitles state employees to a paid holiday on specific days, including the 3rd Monday in February, except as specified. Existing law, in addition, authorizes state employees to elect to use 8 hours of vacation, annual leave, compensating time off, or personal holiday credit corresponding with specific dates, including the 4th Friday in September, known as “Native American Day,” as specified.

This bill would, upon the Department of Human Resources’ determination that sufficient funds exist, entitle state employees to a holiday on the 4th Friday in September, known as “Native American Day,” as specified, in lieu of the above-described election. The bill would authorize any state bargaining unit to negotiate for a paid holiday on Native American Day, as specified.