Repeal Columbus Day As State Legal Holiday
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2018 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the repeal of Columbus day as a legal holiday, and, in connection therewith, making election day a legal holiday.
Bill Summary:
Currently, Columbus day is one of 10 legal holidays in Colorado. Section 2 of the bill repeals Columbus day as a state legal holiday and replaces it with election day. 'Election day' is defined to fall on the day of a general election in even-numbered years and the day on which ballot issues must be decided under the state constitution in odd-numbered years.
Section 1 contains a nonstatutory legislative declaration and sections 4 and 5 make conforming amendments.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Adrienne Benavidez
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/23/2018 | SA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment J.001 | The motion passed on a vote of 8-5. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 18-1231, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion failed on a vote of 5-8. | Vote summary |
| Postpone House Bill 18-1231 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 13-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.002 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 18-1231, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-6. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/23/2018 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Postpone Indefinitely |
| 04/10/2018 | House | House Second Reading Referred w/Amend. to Appropriations - Committee, Floor |
| 04/09/2018 | House | House Second Reading Laid Over to 04/10/2018 - No Amendments |
| 04/04/2018 | House | House Second Reading Laid Over to 04/09/2018 - No Amendments |
| 04/03/2018 | House | House Second Reading Laid Over to 04/04/2018 - No Amendments |
| 03/23/2018 | House | House Second Reading Laid Over to 04/03/2018 - No Amendments |
| 03/09/2018 | House | House Second Reading Laid Over to 03/26/2018 - No Amendments |
| 03/05/2018 | House | House Second Reading Laid Over to 03/09/2018 - No Amendments |
| 02/28/2018 | House | House Committee on Local Government Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 02/05/2018 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Local Government |
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