Recognizes Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas as non-legal holidays in Washington.
The bill amends state law to recognize Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas, celebrated on the new moon day of the Hindu lunisolar month of Kartik, as non-legal holidays. Employees of the state and its political subdivisions are entitled to two unpaid holidays for reasons of faith or conscience, including these recognized days. The bill does not make these days legal holidays but acknowledges their cultural significance.
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