The bill H.455, introduced by Representative Christie of Hartford, aims to amend the legal holidays recognized by the State of Vermont to include Juneteenth, which is observed on June 19. The proposed changes to 1 V.S.A. § 371 include the insertion of Juneteenth as a legal holiday and stipulate that all State departments, agencies, and offices must close in observance of this holiday. Additionally, the bill clarifies that compensation for work performed on Juneteenth will be governed by the relevant provisions in collective bargaining agreements.

Furthermore, the bill modifies existing language regarding the observance of legal holidays that fall on weekends. It replaces the term "which" with "that" for clarity and introduces a new provision that mandates the closure of State offices specifically for Juneteenth, while maintaining that other employment conditions related to legal holidays remain subject to collective bargaining. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 1-371