HB60 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris EnglandRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

State holidays, to remove Robert E. Lee's birthday, list of state holidays revised, Sec. 1-3-8 am'd.

Summary

HB60 would remove Robert E. Lee's birthday as a state holiday, add Rosa Parks Day, and modernize the state's holiday rules.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 1-3-8 to remove Robert E. Lee's birthday from the official list of state holidays and designates December 1 as Rosa L. Parks Day, which counties and municipalities may choose to observe as a holiday. The bill also deletes duplicative language and makes nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the code language to current style while preserving other holidays and observance rules. The changes would take effect January 1, 2023.

Who It Affects

• State agencies and employees would see fewer holidays requiring office closures tied to Robert E. Lee's birthday.
• Public schools and higher education institutions would follow the adjusted holiday schedule (e.g., removal of Lee's birthday as a closure day and potential observance of Rosa Parks Day where adopted).
• Banks and financial institutions could have fewer state holidays that allow closures or special adjustments, since Lee's birthday would no longer be a state holiday triggering such actions.
• Counties and municipalities would have the option to observe Rosa Parks Day (December 1) as a local holiday, expanding local observance choices, while other holidays remain governed by the state law.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 1-3-8 to remove Robert E. Lee's birthday from the list of official state holidays.
• Designates December 1 as Rosa L. Parks Day, with counties and municipalities given the option to observe it as a holiday.
• Deletes duplicative language and makes nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the code language to current style.
• Effective date: January 1, 2023.

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Subjects

Holidays