Plain English Breakdown
The official source confirms the bill passed both chambers but does not specify if it has been signed into law by the Governor yet.
Creating Sylvia Mendez Day as a State Holiday
This law creates a new state holiday called Sylvia Mendez Day but does not make it a day when courts must close.
What This Bill Does
- Designates Sylvia Mendez Day as an official state holiday in California.
- Exempts the new holiday from being classified as a judicial holiday.
- Includes legislative findings and declarations about the purpose of the holiday.
Who It Names or Affects
- State government agencies that observe holidays
- Courts, which are not required to close for this day
Terms To Know
- Judicial holiday
- A specific type of state holiday when courts must be closed and cannot hold sessions.