Designation of Cesar Chavez Day as a state observance repeal
This bill proposes removing the official state recognition of Cesar Chavez Day from Minnesota law. It directly affects the state's observance calendar by repealing the existing statute that designates March 31 as a day to honor Cesar Chavez and celebrate the Latino community. The legislation would eliminate the legal requirement to observe this day and remove the accompanying text that describes Chavez's contributions to labor rights and community organizing. If passed, the state would no longer officially recognize this date as a designated observance day.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 26, 2026
Last action Mar 26, 2026
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Mar 26, 2026
Committee
Referred to State and Local Government
upper
Mar 26, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Holmstrom
RRepublican
Co
Bill Lieske
RRepublican
Co
Eric Lucero
RRepublican
Co
Nathan Wesenberg
RRepublican
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