Existing law entitles state employees to a paid holiday on specific days, including the 3rd Monday in February, except as specified. Existing law, in addition, authorizes state employees to elect to use 8 hours of vacation, annual leave, compensating time off, or personal holiday credit corresponding with specific dates, including the 4th Friday in September, known as "Native American Day," as specified.
This bill would, upon the Department of Human Resources' determination that sufficient funds exist, entitle state employees to a holiday on the 4th Friday in September, known as "Native American Day," as specified, in lieu of the above-described election. The bill would authorize any state bargaining unit to negotiate for a paid holiday on Native American Day, as specified.

Statutes affected:
AB 1841: 19853 GOV, 19853.1 GOV
02/11/26 - Introduced: 19853 GOV, 19853.1 GOV