AB-989 • 2026

State holidays: Native American Day.

Labor

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Ramos
Last action: 2026-02-02
Official status: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary and digest do not provide information about whether other holidays or days off are affected, nor do they mention any costs associated with this change.

Making Native American Day a Paid Holiday

This law makes the fourth Friday in September, known as Native American Day, a paid day off for state workers.

What This Bill Does

Adds that Native American Day is a paid holiday for state employees.

Who It Names or Affects

State workers who get this day off with pay.

Terms To Know

Paid Holiday: A day when employees do not work and still receive their regular pay.

Limits and Unknowns

Doesn't say if it affects other holidays or days off.
Doesn't mention how much money this will cost the state.

Bill History

2026-02-02 California Legislative Information
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2026-01-31 California Legislative Information
Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
2025-05-23 California Legislative Information
In committee: Held under submission.
2025-05-07 California Legislative Information
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
2025-04-23 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 23). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2025-04-23 California Legislative Information
Coauthors revised.
2025-04-03 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on P. E. & R. (Ayes 20. Noes 0.) (April 2). Re-referred to Com. on P. E. & R.
2025-03-10 California Legislative Information
Referred to Coms. on G.O. and P. E. & R.
2025-02-21 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
2025-02-20 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 989, as introduced, Ramos.
State holidays: Native American Day.
Existing law includes the 4th Friday in September, known as “Native American Day,” as a state holiday.
This bill would provide that the 4th Friday in September, known as “Native American Day,” is a paid holiday for state employees, as specified.

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