House Sponsors: SOTO. Short description: CESAR CHAVEZ DAY Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act to designate March 31 as a legal holiday to be known as Cesar Chavez Day. Prohibits requiring officers and employees of the State to work on Cesar Chavez Day except as necessary for law enforcement, for fire protection, and for public health and safety. Requires courts to designate Cesar Chavez Day as a court holiday. Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the Office of Banks and Real Estate Act, and the State Universities Civil Service Act to make conforming changes. Amends the School Code to designate Cesar Chavez Day as a special commemorative holiday that school boards are permitted to designate as a legal school holiday. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status