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Read. Follow. Verify.California Bill AB 1841 makes Native American Day a paid holiday for state employees upon legislative appropriation
Record date · September 14, 2026
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What This Bill Would Do
Assembly Bill 1841 entitles state employees to a paid holiday on the fourth Friday in September, known as "Native American Day," upon by the Legislature, replacing the current option where employees must use their own leave credits. The measure also authorizes s to negotiate for a paid holiday on Native American Day.
State employees may receive an additional paid day off for Native American Day instead of using vacation or personal holiday credit, contingent upon legislative funding and collective bargaining negotiations.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
state employees
State employees are granted entitlement to a paid holiday on the 4th Friday in September upon legislative appropriation, replacing the prior rule requiring the use of personal leave credits.
state bargaining units
State bargaining units are authorized to negotiate for a paid holiday on Native American Day.
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