South Dakota will recognize Juneteenth (June 19th) as a state holiday, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. State employees will receive this day off with pay, and state offices will be closed, just like other official state holidays.
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State Affairs Tabled Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0.
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 16
Linda Duba
Prime sponsor · Rep.
D
Reynold Nesiba
Prime sponsor · Sen.
D
Cosponsors
State Affairs — Tabled