Minnesota legislation · 94th Legislature 2025-2026
Minnesota SF4878: Designation of Cesar Chavez Day as a state observance repeal
Status: In committee, March 26, 2026
What the bill says
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.
From the introduced text, March 25, 2026:
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. 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 new text end new text begin [ADDED: Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 10.555,] new text end new text begin [ADDED: is repealed.] new text end APPENDIX Repealed Minnesota Statutes: 26-08234 10.555 CESAR CHAVEZ DAY.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.
Sponsors
- Michael W. Holmstrom (R, 29) · primary sponsor
- Bill Lieske (R)
- Nathan Wesenberg (R)
- Eric Lucero (R)
Latest actions
- : Referred to State and Local Government
- : Introduction and first reading
Common questions
- What is SF4878?
- SF4878 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Designation of Cesar Chavez Day as a state observance repeal.
- What does SF4878 do?
- In its own words: 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.
- What is the status of SF4878?
- In committee as of March 26, 2026. Latest action: Referred to State and Local Government (March 26, 2026).
- Who sponsored SF4878?
- Michael W. Holmstrom (R, 29), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SF4878?
- On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF4878&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate
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