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A 6698

Declares Asian Lunar New Year a public holiday

2025 Regular Session Introduced by William Colton and 1 co-sponsor

Declares Asian Lunar New Year a state public holiday, affecting state offices and employees; exact scope and pay rules to be defined in the bill.

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
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Bill Summary · A 6698

Summary: Assembly Bill A-6698 — Declares Asian Lunar New Year a public holiday

Bill overview
- Bill number: A-6698
- Title: Declares Asian Lunar New Year a public holiday
- Status: Referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations
- Introduced: March 7, 2025
- Classification: Bill

Sponsors
- Primary sponsor: Grace Lee
- Cosponsor: William Colton

Legislative actions to date
- 2025-03-07: Referred to Governmental Operations (listed twice in the record)

Related legislation
- A-9541 (prior-session)
- A-7829 (prior-session)

What the bill would do

  • The bill designates Asian Lunar New Year as a public holiday within the state. This designation typically affects state government operations and state employees, though the exact scope and obligations would be defined in the bill’s text.

Key provisions and questions (subject to the full text)

  • The bill would establish Asian Lunar New Year as a public holiday.
  • Details that determine exact effects (e.g., which public entities observe the holiday, whether state offices close, whether employees receive paid time off or holiday pay, and any exceptions) would be specified in the enacted text.
  • Potential alignment with school calendars or local government practices would depend on how the holiday is implemented at the state level and any interactions with existing holidays.

Who would be affected

  • Likely affected: State government offices and state employees (depending on the bill’s specific language).
  • Potentially affected: Public services managed by the state could be adjusted to observe the holiday.
  • Less certain: Private-sector employers, local governments, and school districts, unless the bill contains explicit effects beyond state government or directs other agencies to adopt similar practices.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill has been introduced and immediately referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations, indicating it will undergo committee review, potential hearings, and amendments before a full chamber vote.
  • As a prior-session related bill exists (A-9541 and A-7829), lawmakers may consider policy continuity or adjustments based on earlier proposals.

Practical considerations and next steps

  • To fully assess impact, the text of A-6698 is needed to confirm the exact scope (which entities close or observe the holiday, whether it requires paid leave, and how it affects payroll and services).
  • Stakeholders may include state employees, public sector unions, fiscal authorities, and organizations advocating for Asian Lunar New Year recognition.
  • If advanced, expect committee discussions on fiscal impact, implementation timelines, and any phased adoption or exemptions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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