Minnesota HF4541: Cesar Chavez Day eliminated.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to state government; eliminating Cesar Chavez Day; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 10.555.

From the introduced text, March 20, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to state government; eliminating Cesar Chavez Day; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 10.555. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: REPEALER.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 10.555,] new text end new text begin [ADDED: is repealed.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: EFFECTIVE DATE.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: This section is effective the day following final enactment.] new text end APPENDIX Repealed Minnesota Statutes: 26-08225 10.555 CESAR CHAVEZ DAY.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.

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Sponsors

• Pérez-Vega, María Isa (D, 65B) · primary sponsor
• Liish Kozlowski (D, 08B)
• Aisha Gomez (D)
• Zack Stephenson (D)
• Jay Xiong (D)
• Rick Hansen (D, 53B)

Latest actions

1. March 28, 2026: Effective date
2. March 26, 2026: Third reading Passed vote: 67-0
3. March 26, 2026: Special Order
4. March 26, 2026: Returned from Senate
5. March 25, 2026: Second reading
6. March 25, 2026: Taken from table
7. March 25, 2026: Authors added Xiong and Hansen, R.
8. March 23, 2026: Laid on table
9. March 23, 2026: Introduction and first reading
10. March 23, 2026: Received from House

Votes

• the passage of the bill (March 26, 2026): 67 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Vote (March 25, 2026): 32 yea, 35 nay, failed
• the adoption of the resolution, as amended (March 25, 2026): 41 yea, 25 nay, passed
• the adoption of the amendment (March 25, 2026): 35 yea, 31 nay, passed
• MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS - Passage (March 23, 2026): 129 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HF4541?

HF4541 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Cesar Chavez Day eliminated.

What does HF4541 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to state government; eliminating Cesar Chavez Day; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 10.555.

What is the status of HF4541?

Passed both chambers as of March 27, 2026. Latest action: Effective date (March 28, 2026).

Who sponsored HF4541?

Pérez-Vega, María Isa (D, 65B), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HF4541?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF4541&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house