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HB 1517

State holidays.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mitch Gore and 1 co-sponsor

Bill modifies Indiana's designated state holidays through legislative action, currently in committee review with budgetary and policy implications pending specification.

Representative Manning added as coauthor
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Bill Summary · HB 1517

Legislative bill overview

HB 1517 proposes changes to Indiana's state holidays, though the specific modifications are not detailed in the provided information. The bill was introduced by Representative Mitch Gore and has gained a coauthor in Representative Ethan Manning. It is currently under review in the Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform.

Why is this important

State holiday designations affect when government offices close, when employees receive paid time off, and which observances receive official recognition. Changes to these designations can have budgetary implications for state operations and symbolic significance for communities seeking official recognition of important dates or causes.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: Adding holidays increases labor costs for state government; removing them may affect employee morale or be controversial if tied to specific cultural or historical observances
  • Which holidays are included/excluded: Any change to holiday status (whether adding, removing, or renaming) may generate disagreement based on cultural, religious, or historical perspectives
  • Public sector vs. private sector alignment: Questions about whether state holiday changes should align with federal holidays or private sector practices

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

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