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Committee advances bill making second Monday in October both Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day
Summary
Senate Bill 224, which would designate the second Monday in October as a combined Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day and rename Washington-Lincoln observance to Presidents Day, drew broad public support and passed House committee concurrence by voice vote.
Sen. Shane Morigeau, sponsor of Senate Bill 224, told the House State Administration Committee the bill offers Montanans flexibility to "celebrate what they prefer on that second Monday in October" and emphasized the proposal is intended to "be inclusive and representative of all Montana." He said the measure would let communities choose how they observe the day while formally recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day alongside Columbus Day.
The committee heard testimony from scores of proponents representing tribal governments, municipal leaders, nonprofit…
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