Minnesota legislation · 94th Legislature 2025-2026
Minnesota SF4759: Cesar Chavez Day elimination provision
Status: In committee, March 25, 2026
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 23, 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 new text end new text begin [ADDED: Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 10.555,] new text end new text begin [ADDED: is repealed.]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 new text end APPENDIX Repealed Minnesota Statutes: 26-08225 10.555 CESAR CHAVEZ DAY.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.
Sponsors
- Sandra Pappas (D) · primary sponsor
- Alice Mann (D)
- Erin Murphy (D, SD-064)
- John Marty (D)
Latest actions
- : Author added Marty
- : Referred to State and Local Government
- : Introduction and first reading
Common questions
- What is SF4759?
- SF4759 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Cesar Chavez Day elimination provision.
- What does SF4759 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 SF4759?
- In committee as of March 25, 2026. Latest action: Author added Marty (March 25, 2026).
- Who sponsored SF4759?
- Sandra Pappas (D), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SF4759?
- On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF4759&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate
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