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California Assembly approves Farm Workers' Day by urgency vote after heated debate
Summary
The Assembly passed AB 2,156 to designate March 31 as Farm Workers' Day with an urgency clause, 67–0, after lawmakers debated honoring farmworkers while addressing recent allegations linked to Cesar Chavez.
The California State Assembly on the floor Wednesday approved Assembly Bill 2,156, designating March 31 as Farm Workers' Day and taking effect immediately, after a contentious debate over symbolism and process.
Majority Leader Agar Curry, presenting the bill on behalf of Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, framed the measure as recognition of the labor and sacrifice of farmworkers and as solidarity with survivors of abuse. “For the survivors, we believe you,” the Majority Leader said, urging colleagues to support the urgency measure and the bill.
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