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House approves bill to observe Juneteenth as state commemorative day
Summary
House Bill 11 would add Juneteenth (June 19) as a commemorative state observance; Representative Neil Hansen presented historical background about emancipation and local Juneteenth celebrations and urged passage. The bill passed and will be sent to the Senate.
Representative Neil Hansen presented House Bill 11 to recognize Juneteenth Independence Day (June 19) as a state observance. Hansen read historical context about the Emancipation Proclamation and the June 19, 1865, reading of General Order No. 3 in Galveston, Texas, and described longstanding Juneteenth celebrations in Utah and statewide community support.
Hansen said codifying Juneteenth in state code honors the historical significance of emancipation and complements existing observances. After brief discussion and waived summation the House voted; the record shows HB11 passed by a recorded vote (44 yes, 24 no, 7 absent) and was referred to the Senate.
