SB163 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Vivian Davis FiguresSenator

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Greg AlbrittonWilliam “Bill” M. BeasleyLinda Coleman-MadisonChris ElliottGarlan GudgerGreg J. ReedMalika Sanders-FortierBobby D. SingletonRodger SmithermanApril Weaver

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

State holidays, list of state holidays revised, Sec. 1-3-8 am'd.

Summary

SB163 moves Robert E. Lee Day from January to October (second Monday) and updates the state holiday law language.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, Robert E. Lee Day would be observed on the second Monday in October instead of the third Monday in January. The bill also removes duplicative language and makes minor, technical revisions to bring the code language up to current style. It keeps the rest of the state holiday rules and observance practices, including how holidays affect state office closures.

Who It Affects

• State government employees and state offices, whose holiday closures would shift to align with the new Robert E. Lee Day date.
• Public students and residents, who may plan calendars around the state holiday schedule and observe the October date for Robert E. Lee Day.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 1-3-8 to specify Robert E. Lee Day is observed on the second Monday in October.
• Deletes duplicative language and makes nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the code language to current style.
• Sets an effective date of January 1, 2023.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Holidays