H3444

Juneteenth-State Holiday

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

Establishes Juneteenth as a state legal holiday in South Carolina.

The bill amends the South Carolina Code to include Juneteenth, celebrated on the nineteenth day of June, as a state legal holiday. This addition ensures that public colleges and universities do not exceed the number of holidays provided for in the law. The change takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Dec 5, 2024

House

Prefiled