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Washington to consider proposal to make Juneteenth an official state holiday
The day, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, is an official holiday in five states. Author: Drew Mikkelsen Updated: 6:51 PM PST January 18, 2021
OLYMPIA, Wash Juneteenth could be an official paid holiday for Washington state workers by next year under a new bill introduced in the state legislature.
Juneteenth, on June 19, celebrates the end of slavery in the United States.
The bill would recognize the date as an official state holiday beginning this year, but sponsor Rep. Melanie Morgan, D-Pierce County, said she would be willing to put off making it a paid day-off starting in June 2022 if it helps get the bill passed.