Bill seeks to strike Confederate observances from Florida’s calendar

By Washington Examiner

Published December 8, 2020 1:00am ET

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Bill seeks to strike Confederate observances from Florida’s calendar — At right, Rep. Michael Grieco, D-Miami Beach, asks a question to Rep. James Grant, R-Tampa, left, during debate over Grant's House Bill 7089 - Voting Rights Restoration,Tuesday April 23, 2019 in the Florida House of Representatives in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)

Florida observes three state holidays that commemorate Confederate leaders, but Democratic Rep. Michael Grieco has filed House Bill 6007 in an effort to strike the three from the state’s calendar.

Florida observes Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee’s birthday Jan. 19, Confederacy President Jefferson Davis’ birthday June 3 and Confederate Memorial Day on April 26.

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