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Senate committees advance bill to designate Lunar New Year as state holiday, noting collective‑bargaining limits
2255660 · February 7, 2025
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Summary
Senate Bill 47, which would designate the second new moon after the winter solstice as Lunar New Year state holiday, was advanced with amendments; testimony emphasized cultural importance and committee discussed collective‑bargaining and cost implications for state employee leave.
Senate Bill 47, proposing to designate the second new moon after the winter solstice as a state holiday honoring Lunar New Year, was advanced by joint committees on Feb. 10 with amendments and a defective date.
Charlene Chun testified in support as a Chinese American with deep roots in…
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