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House votes to repeal César Chávez Day week before its annual date

By Mike Cook
Rep. María Isa Pérez-Vega answers a question at a March 23 press conference about a proposal to repeal César Chávez Day. An investigation released last week shows the farm labor leader allegedly groomed and sexually abused girls. (Photo by Michele Jokinen)
Rep. María Isa Pérez-Vega answers a question at a March 23 press conference about a proposal to repeal César Chávez Day. An investigation released last week shows the farm labor leader allegedly groomed and sexually abused girls. (Photo by Michele Jokinen)

César Chávez Day is March 31 to celebrate the state’s Latino community.

Eight days before the end of the month, legislators are moving quickly to remove the statute after a multi-year New York Times investigation released last week shows the farm labor leader allegedly groomed and sexually abused girls who were part of his movement.

An urgency was declared on the House Floor Monday and HF4541 was passed 129-0. It now goes to the Senate, where supporters hope the bill can be addressed this week.

Rep. María Isa Pérez-Vega (DFL-St. Paul) is the bill sponsor.
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