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Senate renames March 31 holiday to 'Farm Workers Day,' citing survivors' accounts
Summary
The Senate on March 27 adopted House Bill 1339 to change the voluntary holiday name observed on March 31 from Cesar Chavez Day to Farm Workers Day after sponsors cited recent reporting of sexual-assault allegations; the measure passed after floor amendments acknowledging continued community process.
The Senate adopted House Bill 1339 on March 27, changing the voluntary observance on March 31 from "Cesar Chavez Day" to "Farm Workers Day." Sponsors said the change honors the farmworker movement and recognizes survivors who recently came forward.
Senator Danielson, a co-prime sponsor, framed the bill as an effort to "honor the farmworker movement" while acknowledging recent reporting about abuse. "We hear them and we believe them," he said, urging prompt consideration so the state…
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