The bill amends Section 1-3-8 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to officially designate Juneteenth as a state holiday. The new legal language inserted into the current law includes the addition of "Juneteenth" to the list of state holidays, while also providing that state offices shall not close on Jefferson Davis' birthday or Juneteenth. Furthermore, the bill allows state employees the option to observe either Jefferson Davis' birthday or Juneteenth as a state holiday, with each agency required to establish a policy for implementation.

In addition to the insertion of Juneteenth, the bill deletes the requirement for state offices to close on Jefferson Davis' birthday and Juneteenth. The bill also maintains the existing provisions regarding the observance of other holidays and the scheduling of compensatory leave days for employees. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 1-3-8, 1-3-8
Engrossed: 1-3-8, 1-3-8