Lunar New Year Day As An Observed State Holiday
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2023 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the establishment of Lunar New Year Day as an observed state holiday.
Bill Summary:
The act designates Lunar New Year Day as an observed, but not a legal, state holiday that may be observed on the first Friday in February in each year.
APPROVED by Governor June 2, 2023
EFFECTIVE August 7, 2023
NOTE: This act was passed without a safety clause and takes effect 90 days after sine die.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez
Representative
Matt Soper
Senator
Julie Gonzales
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 23-1271 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 23-1271 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2023 | Third Reading | BILL |
29
AYE
4
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/21/2023 | Third Reading | BILL |
55
AYE
5
NO
5
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 06/02/2023 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 05/15/2023 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 05/15/2023 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 05/12/2023 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 05/02/2023 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/01/2023 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/27/2023 | Senate | Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 04/26/2023 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs |
| 04/21/2023 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/20/2023 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/17/2023 | House | House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 03/30/2023 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
Co-Sponsor
| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2023 | 335 | Lunar New Year Day As An Observed State Holiday |