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Introduced
12/12/2024
12/12/2024
In Committee
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
Crossed Over
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Passed
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This measure would honor the late civil rights pioneer Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
AI Summary
This resolution honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by recognizing his significant contributions to the Civil Rights Movement and commemorating the national holiday named after him. The resolution provides historical context, highlighting key milestones such as the first bill to establish his birthday as a federal holiday introduced in 1968, California becoming the first state to make his birthday a school holiday in 1970, and the federal holiday being signed into law by President Ronald Reagan in 1983. It emphasizes Dr. King's nonviolent approach to fighting racial segregation and injustice, his Nobel Peace Prize, and his role in transforming public policy through landmark legislation like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The resolution encourages legislative members to urge their constituents to participate in community service projects and acknowledges that by serving one's community, the nation can make progress in civility, equality, and unity in alignment with Dr. King's values and life's work. Ultimately, the resolution seeks to honor Dr. King's legacy and commemorate the national holiday that celebrates his profound impact on American society.
Sponsors (71)
Mia Bonta (D)*,
Isaac Bryan (D)*,
Sade Elhawary (D)*,
Mike Gipson (D)*,
Corey Jackson (D)*,
Tina McKinnor (D)*,
Rhodesia Ransom (D)*,
LaShae Sharp-Collins (D)*,
Lori Wilson (D)*,
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D),
Patrick Ahrens (D),
Juan Alanis (R),
Joaquin Arambula (D),
Anamarie Avila Farias (D),
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D),
Tasha Boerner Horvath (D),
Lisa Calderon (D),
Juan Carrillo (D),
Leticia Castillo (R),
Phillip Chen (R),
Damon Connolly (D),
Laurie Davies (R),
Carl DeMaio (R),
Diane Dixon (R),
Bill Essayli (R),
Heath Flora (R),
Mike Fong (D),
Jesse Gabriel (D),
James Gallagher (R),
Robert Garcia (D),
Jeff Gonzalez (R),
Mark González (D),
Heather Hadwick (R),
Matt Haney (D),
Gregg Hart (D),
Josh Hoover (R),
Ash Kalra (D),
Maggy Krell (D),
Tom Lackey (R),
Alex Lee (D),
Josh Lowenthal (D),
Alexandra Macedo (R),
Al Muratsuchi (D),
Stephanie Nguyen (D),
Liz Ortega (D),
Blanca Pacheco (D),
Diane Papan (D),
Darshana Patel (D),
Joe Patterson (R),
Gail Pellerin (D),
Cottie Petrie-Norris (D),
Sharon Quirk-Silva (D),
Laura Richardson (D),
Robert Rivas (D),
Celeste Rodriguez (D),
Michelle Rodriguez (D),
Chris Rogers (D),
Blanca Rubio (D),
Kate Sanchez (R),
Pilar Schiavo (D),
Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D),
Jose Solache (D),
Esmeralda Soria (D),
Catherine Stefani (D),
Tri Ta (R),
David Tangipa (R),
Avelino Valencia (D),
Greg Wallis (R),
Chris Ward (D),
Akilah Weber Pierson (D),
Buffy Wicks (D),
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 4, Statutes of 2025. (on 02/13/2025)
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