SF 4878
Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)
Posted on 03/27/2026 09:15 a.m.
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A bill for an act
relating to state government; repealing the designation of Cesar Chavez Day as a
state observance; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 10.555.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 10.555,
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is repealed.
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APPENDIX
Repealed Minnesota Statutes: 26-08234
10.555 CESAR CHAVEZ DAY.
(a) March 31 shall be known as Cesar Chavez Day to celebrate the growing Latino community in Minnesota. Latinos constitute a major demographic in the state. Dedicating March 31 of each year as Cesar Chavez Day provides the citizens of Minnesota the opportunity to learn about and appreciate the Latino community and their contributions to our state.
(b) As a community organizer, Chavez improved the lives and working conditions of millions of Latinos nationwide. He dedicated his life to advocating for labor rights, political representation for ethnic minorities, environmental justice, registering voters, and improving literacy for farm workers.