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CA AB 268

Title: State holidays: Diwali.
Author: Benjamin J. Allen

Summary
AB 268, as amended, Kalra. State holidays: Diwali. Existing law designates specific days as holidays in this state. Existing law designates holidays on which community colleges and public schools are authorized to close pursuant to a memorandum of understanding between the governing board and represented employees, including “Native American Day” on the 4th Friday in September. Existing law entitles state employees, with specified exceptions, to be given time off with pay for specified holidays.This bill would add “Diwali” to the list of state holidays. The bill would authorize community colleges and public schools to close on “Diwali,” as specified. The bill would authorize state employees to elect to take time off with pay in recognition of “Diwali,” as specified.Existing law adopts state holidays as judicial holidays, with certain exceptions, including Admission Day and Columbus Day.This bill would add “Diwali” to the list of holidays that are excluded from designation as a judicial holiday.This bill would make related findings and declarations.

Status
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on ED. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (June 24). Re-referred to Com. on ED.

Bill Documents
CA AB 268 - 06/13/25 - Amended Senate
06/13/25 - CA AB 268 (06/13/25 - Amended Senate)

CA AB 268 - 03/13/25 - Amended Assembly
03/13/25 - CA AB 268 (03/13/25 - Amended Assembly)
CA AB 268 - 01/17/25 - Introduced
01/17/25 - CA AB 268 (01/17/25 - Introduced)

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  • Ben Allen - D
    Senator - State Senate - CA
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