Colorado 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 42 D · 20 R cosponsors

HB 1339 — Change Cesar Chavez Day to Farm Workers Day

Last action — Signed by the President of the Senate

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 20, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jared Polis (Democratic) on March 31, 2026.

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Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 98 sponsors

    64 primary, 34 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (42 D · 20 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

March 31 is currently known as 'Cesar Chavez Day' and may be voluntarily observed as a state legal holiday. The act repeals 'Cesar Chavez Day' and changes this voluntary legal holiday for March 31, 2026, and March 31, 2027, to instead be known as 'Farm Workers Day'.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill HB 1339 changes the name of the voluntary legal holiday observed on March 31 from "Cesar Chavez Day" to "Farm Workers Day." This change aims to honor all farm workers and their contributions rather than focusing solely on Cesar Chavez, despite his significant legacy. By adopting this broader name, the bill seeks to recognize the collective efforts and struggles of all individuals in the farming industry. This shift could enhance awareness and appreciation for the vital role that farm workers play in our society.

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HOUSE BILL 26-1339 BY REPRESENTATIVE(S) Duran and Garcia, Bacon, Barron, Boesenecker, Bottoms, Bradfield, Bradley, Brooks, Brown, Caldwell, Camacho, Carter, Clifford, English, Espenoza, Feret, Flanell, Froelich, Garcia Sander, Gilchrist, Goldstein, Gonzalez R., Hamrick, Hartsook, Jackson, Joseph, Kettie, Lieder, Lindsay, Lukens, Mabrey, Marshall, Martinez, Mauro, McCluskie, McCormick, Nguyen, Paschal, Phillips, Richardson, Ricks, Rutinel, Rydin, Sirota, Slaugh, Smith, Soper, Stewart K., Stewart R., Story, Suckla, Taggart, Titone, Valdez, Velasco, Weinberg, Willford, Winter T., Woodrow, Woog, Zokaie, Johnson;
This bill has been prepared for the signatures of the appropriate legislative officers and the Governor.
also SENATOR(S) Danielson and Cutter, Amabile, Baisley, Ball, Benavidez, Bridges, Bright, Carson, Catlin, Daugherty, Exum, Frizell, GonzalesJ.,Hinrichsen,Jodeh,Kipp,Kirkmeyer,Kolker,Lindstedt,Liston, Marchman, Mullica, Pelton B., Pelton R., Rich, Roberts, Rodriguez, Simpson, Snyder, Sullivan, Wallace, Weissman,ZamoraWilson, Coleman.
To determine whether the Governor has signed the bill or taken other action on it, please consult the legislative status sheet, the legislative history, or the Session Laws.
CONCERNING A CHANGE IN THE NAME OF THE VOLUNTARY LEGAL HOLIDAY OBSERVED ON MARCH 31 FROM "CESAR CHAVEZ DAY" TO "FARM WORKERS DAY".
HOUSE BILL 26-1339 BY REPRESENTATIVE(S) Duran and Garcia, Bacon, Barron, Boesenecker, Bottoms, Bradfield, Bradley, Brooks, Brown, Caldwell, Camacho, Carter, Clifford, English, Espenoza, Feret, Flanell, Froelich, Garcia Sander, Gilchrist, Goldstein, Gonzalez R., Hamrick, Hartsook, Jackson, Joseph, Keltie, Lieder, Lindsay, Lukens, Mabrey, Marshall, Martinez, Mauro, McCluskie, McCormick, Nguyen, Paschal, Phillips, Richardson, Ricks, Rutinel, Rydin, Sirota, Slaugh, Smith, Soper, Stewart K., Stewart R., Story, Suckla, Taggart, Titone, Valdez, Velasco, Weinberg, Willford, Winter T., Woodrow, Woog, Zokaie, Johnson;
Be it enacted by the General Assembly ofthe State ofColorado:
also SENATOR(S) Danielson and Cutter, Amabile, Baisley, Ball, Benavidez, Bridges, Bright, Carson, Catlin, Daugherty, Exum, Frizell, GonzalesJ.,Hinrichsen,Jodeh,Kipp,Kirkmeyer,Kolker,Lindstedt,Liston, Marchman, Mullica, Pelton B., Pelton R., Rich, Roberts, Rodriguez, Simpson,Snyder,Sullivan,Wallace,Weissman,ZamoraWilson,Coleman.
C ONCERNING A CHANGE IN THE NAME OF THE VOLUNTARY LEGAL HOLIDAY OBSERVED ON M ARCH 31 FROM "CESAR CHAVEZ D AY" TO "FARM W ORKERS D AY".
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
(1) The general assembly ________ Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material added to existing law;
(1) The general assembly Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material added to existing law;
dashes through words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law and such material is not part of the act.
dashes through words or numbers indicate deletionsfrom existing law andsuch material is notpart of the act.
In 1975, these efforts resulted in the California "Agricultural Labor Relations Act", which was a groundbreaking law protecting the right of farm workers to unionize.
In 1975, these efforts resulted in the California "Agricultural Labor Relations Act", which was a groundbreaking law protecting the right offarm workers to unionize.
(I) Thefirstcollectivebargainingagreementbetweenfarmworkers and growers in the continental United States;
(I) The first collective bargaining agreement between farm workers and growers in the continental United States;
(III) The first ban on pesticide spraying while workers were in the fields and the first ban on dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane, commonly known as DDT, and other dangerous pesticides;
(111) The first ban on pesticide spraying while workers were in the fields and the first ban on dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane, commonly known as DDT, and other dangerous pesticides;
(V) The first union contracts regulating safety and sanitary conditions in farmlabor camps and banning discrimination in employment and the sexual harassment of female workers;
(V) The first union contracts regulating safety and sanitary conditions in farm labor camps and banning discrimination in employment and the sexual harassment offemale workers;
(VI) The abolition of the use of "el cortito", the infamous short-handledhoethatphysicallydisabledgenerationsoffarmworkers;and (VII) Theextensionofstatecoverageforunemployment,disability, and workers' compensation to farm workers.
(VI) The abolition of the use of "el cortito", the infamous short-handledhoethatphysicallydisabledgenerations offarmworkers;
and (VII) The extension ofstate coverage for unemployment, disability, and workers' compensation to farm workers.
(a) GiventhedeeplydisturbingallegationsofsexualabusebyCesar Chavez, the general assembly cannot, in good conscience, continue to celebrate a state holiday that bears his name;
(a) Giventhe deeply disturbingallegations ofsexual abuse byCesar Chavez, the general assembly cannot, in good conscience, continue to celebrate a state holiday that bears his name;
PAGE 2-HOUSE BILL 26-1339 (b) This decision is not about erasing history or diminishing the contributionsthathaveshapedLatinocommunitiesacrossthecountry.
PAGE 2-HOUSE BILL 26-1339 (b) This decision is not about erasing history or diminishing the contributions that have shaped Latino communities across the country.
It is abouthonoringthecourageofthegirlsandwomen,includingtherenowned labor leader and co-founder of the United Farm Workers, Dolores Huerta, who suffered in silence for decades before bravely speaking out.
It is abouthonoringthe courageofthegirls andwomen, includingthe renowned labor leader and co-founder ofthe United Farm Workers, Dolores Huerta, who suffered in silence for decades before bravely speaking out.
(c) The general assembly acknowledges that many processes will ensue over the coming year to consider renaming parks, buildings, roadways,schools,andotherareasacrossthestatethatbearCesarChavez's name.
(c) The general assembly acknowledges that many processes will ensue over the coming year to consider renaming parks, buildings, roadways, schools, andotherareas across the statethatbearCesar Chavez's name.
The general assembly acknowledges and supports these efforts and understandsthatfurtherlegislativeactionwillberequiredtofurtheramend the state holiday observed on March 31 after 2027.
The general assembly acknowledges and supports these efforts and understands that further legislative action will be required to further amend the state holiday observed on March 31 after 2027.
SECTION2.
SECTION 2.
InColoradoRevisedStatutes,24-11-112,amend(1), (2), and (3) as follows:
InColoradoRevised Statutes, 24-11-112, amend (1), (2), and (3) as follows:
(1) The thirty-first day of March in each year the same being the anniversary of the birth of Cesar Estrada Chavez, 202AND 2027 shall be known as "Cesar Chavez "F ARM W ORKERS Day" and appropriate observance may be held by the public and in all public schools of the state intributetohisunselfishcommitmentto theprinciplesof socialjusticeand respect for human dignity.
(1) The thirty-first day of March in eaeh year the satne being the anniversary ofthe birth of Cesar Estrada Chavez, 2026 AND2027 shall be known as "Cesar Cha'\lez "FARM WORKERS Day" and appropriate observance may be held by the public and in all public schools ofthe state in tribute to his unselfish commitmentto theprinciples ofsocialjustice and respect for human dignity.
(2) Theheadofastateagencymayallowanemployeeoftheagency to have a day off with pay on Cesar ChavezFARM WORKERS day in lieu of anyotherlegalholidaydescribedinsection24-11-101(1)thatoccursinthe same state fiscal year on a weekday, other than a weekday on which an election is held throughout the state, on which the state agency is required to be open but on which the operations of the agency are required to be maintained at only a minimum level.
(2) The head ofastate agency may allow an employee ofthe agency to have a day offwith pay on Cesar Chavez FARMWORKERS day in lieu of any other legal holiday described in section 24-11-101 (1)thatoccurs inthe same state fiscal year on a weekday, other than a weekday on which an election is held throughout the state, on which the state agency is required to be open but on which the operations of the agency are required to be maintained at only a minimum level.
(3) On Cesar Chavez FARM WORKERS day, each state agency shall PAGE 3-HOUSE BILL 26-1339 remain open and conduct the operations of the agency at no less than a minimum level.
(3) On Cesar Chavez FARMWORKERS day, each state agency shall PAGE 3-HOUSE BILL 26-1339 remain open and conduct the operations of the agency at no less than a minimum level.
Safety clause.
Safety clause.The general assembly finds, determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate preservation ofthe public peace, health, or safety or for appropriations for the support and maintenance of the departments of the state and state institutions.
The general assembly finds, determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety or for appropriations for the support and maintenance of the departments of the state and state institutions.
J u l ~ James Rashad Coleman, Sr.
____________________________ ____________________________ Julie McCluskie James Rashad Coleman, Sr.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE PRESIDENT OF OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE Vanessa Reilly Esther van Mourik CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE SECRETARY OF OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE APPROVED on T ve sclJ ma V a ,31 r-ZOU:, ""--\ IO:
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE PRESIDENT OF OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE ____________________________ ____________________________ Vanessa Reilly Esther van Mourik CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE SECRETARY OF OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE APPROVED________________________________________ (Date and Time) _________________________________________ Jared S.
200.,v, (Da e and Time) OF COLORADO PAGE 4-HOUSE BILL 26-1339
Polis GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO PAGE 4-HOUSE BILL 26-1339
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Action History

  1. Signed by the President of the Senate

  2. Sent to the Governor

  3. Governor Signed

  4. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  5. House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass

  6. Signed by the Speaker of the House

  7. Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor

  8. Senate Committee on Local Government & Housing Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole

  9. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  10. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government & Housing

  11. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

  12. House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

  13. Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs

Sponsors

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64 sponsors · 34 co-sponsors · 39 not signed on

Sponsors (64)

Co-sponsors (34)

  • L. Zamora Wilson
  • Adrienne Benavidez
  • M. Weissman
  • K. Wallace
  • T. Sullivan
  • M. Snyder
  • C. Simpson
  • R. Rodriguez
  • D. Roberts
  • J. Rich
  • R. Pelton
  • B. Pelton
  • K. Mullica
  • J. Marchman
  • L. Liston
  • W. Lindstedt
  • C. Kolker
  • B. Kirkmeyer
  • C. Kipp
  • I. Jodeh
  • N. Hinrichsen
  • J. Gonzales
  • L. Frizell
  • T. Exum
  • L. Daugherty
  • J. Coleman
  • M. Catlin
  • J. Carson
  • S. Bright
  • J. Bridges
  • M. Ball
  • M. Baisley
  • J. Amabile
  • Dusty Johnson Republican

Not signed on (39)

39 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

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Passed 35 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 20000
Republican 10000
Unaffiliated 5000
Total 35000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (35)
Member Party Vote
Gonzales J. — Yea
Pelton B. — Yea
Pelton R. — Yea
President — Yea
Adrienne Benavidez — Yea
Cathy Kipp Democrat Yea
Chris Kolker Democrat Yea
Dylan Roberts Democrat Yea
Iman Jodeh Democrat Yea
Janice Marchman Democrat Yea
Jeff Bridges Democrat Yea
Jessie Danielson Democrat Yea
Judy Amabile Democrat Yea
Katie Wallace Democrat Yea
Kyle Mullica Democrat Yea
Lindsey Daugherty Democrat Yea
Lisa Cutter Democrat Yea
Marc Snyder Democrat Yea
Matt Ball Democrat Yea
Mike Weissman Democrat Yea
Nick Hinrichsen Democrat Yea
Robert Rodriguez Democrat Yea
Tom Sullivan Democrat Yea
Tony Exum Democrat Yea
William Lindstedt Democrat Yea
Barbara Kirkmeyer Republican Yea
Cleave Simpson Republican Yea
Janice Rich Republican Yea
John Carson Republican Yea
Larry Liston Republican Yea
Lisa Frizell Republican Yea
Lynda Zamora Wilson Republican Yea
Marc Catlin Republican Yea
Mark Baisley Republican Yea
Scott Bright Republican Yea

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Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 3000
Democrat 8000
Total 11000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Cecelia Espenoza Democrat Yea
Chad Clifford Democrat Yea
Jenny Willford Democrat Yea
Kenny Nguyen Democrat Yea
Lisa Feret Democrat Yea
Meg Froelich Democrat Yea
Michael Carter Democrat Yea
Naquetta Ricks Democrat Yea
Brandi Bradley Republican Yea
Scott Bottoms Republican Yea
Stephanie Luck Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1339 do?
March 31 is currently known as 'Cesar Chavez Day' and may be voluntarily observed as a state legal holiday. The act repeals 'Cesar Chavez Day' and changes this voluntary legal holiday for March 31, 2026, and March 31, 2027, to instead be known as 'Farm Workers Day'.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Who sponsors HB 1339?
HB 1339 is sponsored by Larry Don Suckla (Republican), Brianna Titone (Democrat), Elizabeth Velasco (Democrat), Ron Weinberg (Republican), J. Danielson, L. Cutter, L. García, L. Zamora Wilson, Brandi Bradley (Republican), Max Brooks (Republican), Kyle Brown (Democrat), Jarvis Caldwell (Republican), Sean Camacho (Democrat), Michael Carter (Democrat), Chad Clifford (Democrat), Regina English (Democrat), Cecelia Espenoza (Democrat), Lisa Feret (Democrat), Ava Flanell (Republican), Meg Froelich (Democrat), Lori Garcia Sander (Republican), Lindsay Gilchrist (Democrat), Lori Goldstein (Democrat), Ryan Gonzalez (Republican), Eliza Hamrick (Democrat), Anthony Hartsook (Republican), Jamie Jackson (Democrat), Junie Joseph (Democrat), Sheila Lieder (Democrat), Mandy Lindsay (Democrat), Javier Mabrey (Democrat), Bob Marshall (Democrat), Matthew Martinez (Democrat), Tisha Mauro (Democrat), Julie McCluskie (Democrat), Karen McCormick (Democrat), Amy Paschal (Democrat), Jacque Phillips (Democrat), Chris Richardson (Republican), Naquetta Ricks (Democrat), Manny Rutinel (Democrat), Gretchen Rydin (Democrat), Emily Sirota (Democrat), Lesley Smith (Democrat), Matt Soper (Republican), Katie Stewart (Democrat), Adrienne Benavidez, M. Weissman, K. Wallace, T. Sullivan, M. Snyder, C. Simpson, R. Rodriguez, D. Roberts, J. Rich, R. Pelton, B. Pelton, K. Mullica, J. Marchman, L. Liston, W. Lindstedt, C. Kolker, B. Kirkmeyer, C. Kipp, I. Jodeh, N. Hinrichsen, J. Gonzales, L. Frizell, T. Exum, L. Daugherty, J. Coleman, M. Catlin, J. Carson, S. Bright, J. Bridges, M. Ball, M. Baisley, J. Amabile, Meghan Lukens (Democrat), Kenny Nguyen (Democrat), Tammy Story (Democrat), Rick Taggart (Republican), Jenny Willford (Democrat), Ty Winter (Republican), Steven Woodrow (Democrat), Dan Woog (Republican), Yara Zokaie (Democrat), Dusty Johnson (Republican), Monica Duran (Democrat), Jennifer Bacon (Democrat), Carlos Barron (Republican), Andrew Boesenecker (Democrat), Scott Bottoms (Republican), Mary Bradfield (Republican), Rebecca Keltie (Republican), Scott Slaugh (Republican), Rebekah Stewart (Democrat), and Alex Valdez (Democrat).
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