HB415 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: John W. Rogers
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Holidays, to require observance of Robert E. Lee's birthday on Confederate Memorial Day, Sec. 1-3-8 am'd.
Summary: The bill moves Robert E. Lee's birthday holiday from January to the fourth Monday in April, aligning it with Confederate Memorial Day.
What This Bill Does
It changes the date for observing Robert E. Lee's birthday from the third Monday in January to the fourth Monday in April. It keeps the overall holiday framework and weekend-shift rules, and ties RE Lee's observance to the April holiday schedule (the fourth Monday in April). It preserves existing rules for when holidays cause state office closures and for bank closings and employee leave tied to holidays. It also designates Rosa Parks Day on December 1 and allows local governments to observe it as a holiday.

Who It Affects
State government employees and public schools (K-12 and public higher education) who observe holidays and related leave on the designated dates.
Banks and financial institutions, which may close on holidays authorized by the state, with the Superintendent of Banks' authority and Banking Board concurrence.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 1-3-8 to change Robert E. Lee's birthday holiday from the third Monday in January to the fourth Monday in April.
Robert E. Lee's birthday is designated on the fourth Monday in April, effectively aligning it with Confederate Memorial Day; Confederate Memorial Day remains on the fourth Monday in April.
Public schools and banks observe holiday closures as specified, with weekend adjustments; banks may close on National Memorial Day and other days as authorized.
Designates December 1 as Rosa L. Parks Day and allows counties and municipalities to observe it as a holiday.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Holidays