HB430 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve McMillan

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

State holidays, Robert E. Lee Day observed on second Monday in October, Sec. 1-3-8 am'd.

Summary

HB430 would move Robert E. Lee Day to the second Monday in October instead of the third Monday in January as a state holiday.

What This Bill Does

It changes the date for observing Robert E. Lee Day to the second Monday in October while keeping the rest of the holiday framework the same (including weekend observance rules and how holidays affect state offices and banking). It also maintains existing provisions for compensatory leave and related holiday rules, and establishes the act's effective date after passage.

Who It Affects

• State government employees and state offices, whose holiday schedules would reflect the new date for Robert E. Lee Day and may influence office closures.
• Banks and financial institutions, which operate under state holiday rules and may close or adjust operations in accordance with the holiday calendar in light of the Lee Day date change.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 1-3-8 to move Robert E. Lee Day from the third Monday in January to the second Monday in October.
• Maintains the existing list of holidays and the general rules for holiday observance, including weekend shift adjustments, office closings, and compensatory leave.
• Provides that the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval.

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Subjects

Holidays