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SF4759 • 2026

Cesar Chavez Day elimination provision

Cesar Chavez Day elimination provision

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Pappas, Mann, Murphy, Marty
Last action
2026-03-25
Official status
Author added Marty
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-25 House

    Author added Marty

  2. 2026-03-23 House

    Introduction and first reading

Official Summary Text

Cesar Chavez Day elimination provision

Current Bill Text

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A bill for an act

relating to state government; eliminating Cesar Chavez Day; repealing Minnesota

Statutes 2024, section 10.555.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

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REPEALER.
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Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 10.555,

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is repealed.

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EFFECTIVE DATE.

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This section is effective the day following final enactment.

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APPENDIX

Repealed Minnesota Statutes: 26-08225

10.555 CESAR CHAVEZ DAY.

(a) March 31 shall be known as Cesar Chavez Day to celebrate the growing Latino community in Minnesota. Latinos constitute a major demographic in the state. Dedicating March 31 of each year as Cesar Chavez Day provides the citizens of Minnesota the opportunity to learn about and appreciate the Latino community and their contributions to our state.

(b) As a community organizer, Chavez improved the lives and working conditions of millions of Latinos nationwide. He dedicated his life to advocating for labor rights, political representation for ethnic minorities, environmental justice, registering voters, and improving literacy for farm workers.