Colorado Bill Changes March 31 Holiday Name to Farm Workers Day

Detected March 28th, 2026

Summary

A bill introduced in the Colorado Legislature proposes to change the name of the voluntary legal holiday observed on March 31 from 'Cesar Chavez Day' to 'Farm Workers Day'. The bill is currently under consideration.

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What changed

Colorado Bill HB26-1339 proposes to rename the voluntary legal holiday observed on March 31 from 'Cesar Chavez Day' to 'Farm Workers Day'. The bill is currently in the drafting and consideration stage within the Colorado Legislature, with upcoming readings scheduled.

While this change does not impose new mandatory compliance obligations or penalties, employers who currently observe or wish to observe this holiday should be aware of the proposed name change. Compliance officers should monitor the bill's progress through the legislative process to understand if and when this change will be enacted.

What to do next

Monitor progress of HB26-1339 through the Colorado legislative process.

Source document (simplified)

HB26-1339

Change Cesar Chavez Day to Farm Workers Day

| Type | Bill |
| --- | --- |
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | State Government |
Concerning a change in the name of the voluntary legal holiday observed on March 31 from "Cesar Chavez Day" to "Farm Workers Day".

Recent Bill (PDF) Recent Fiscal Note (PDF) Bill Summary:

March 31 is currently known as 'Cesar Chavez Day' and may be voluntarily observed as a legal holiday. The bill changes this March 31 voluntary legal holiday to instead be known as 'Farm Workers Day'.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

Prime Sponsors

Representative

Monica Duran
Representative

Lorena García
Senator

Jessie Danielson
Senator

Lisa Cutter

Committees

House

State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs

Senate

Local Government & Housing

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Status

Under Consideration

Introduced

Under Consideration

Upcoming Schedule

1 meeting

Mon

Mar 30

Senate Third Reading of Bills - Final Passage

10:00 AM Senate Chamber

Related Documents & Information

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/27/2026 | Revised | PDF |
| 03/25/2026 | Reengrossed | PDF |
| 03/24/2026 | Engrossed | PDF |
| 03/20/2026 | Introduced | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/23/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note | PDF |

| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refer House Bill 26-1339 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refer House Bill 26-1339 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | Vote summary |
Committee Report: PDF
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 03/25/2026 | Third Reading | BILL | 64 AYE 0 NO 1 OTHER | Vote record |

| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 03/27/2026 | L.004 | Second Reading | Passed [] | PDF |
| 03/27/2026 | L.003 | Second Reading | Lost [] | PDF |
* Amendments passed in committee are not incorporated into the measure unless adopted by the full House or Senate.

** The status of Second Reading amendments may be subsequently affected by the adoption of an amendment to the Committee of the Whole Report. Refer to the House or Senate Journal for additional information.

| Date | Location | Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/27/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor |
| 03/26/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Local Government & Housing Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 03/25/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government & Housing |
| 03/25/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/24/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/23/2026 | House | House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 03/20/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs |
Prime Sponsor

Rep. M. Duran | Rep. L. García

Sen. L. Cutter | Sen. J. Danielson

Sponsor