2021 Senate Bill 222

Eliminate "Columbus Day," replace with "Indigenous Peoples' Day"

Introduced in the Senate

March 10, 2021

Introduced by Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-13)

To eliminate Columbus Day as a state holiday, and make the second Monday in October an official "Indigenous Peoples' Day" holiday in Michigan. The bill amends a law establishing state holidays, and would also make the November general election date a state holiday. Earlier "Indigenous Peoples' Day” proposals would have used a different date, and not eliminated Columbus Day. Columbus Day is also a federal holiday, which would not be affected by this bill.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations