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CA AR18

CA AR18
Relative to Nowroz.


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Introduced
02/24/2025
In Committee
03/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
03/20/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/20/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

HR 18, as amended, Gabriel.

AI Summary

This resolution celebrates Nowruz, the traditional Persian New Year marking the spring equinox, which is observed by over 300 million people worldwide on or around March 21st. The resolution recognizes Nowruz's cultural significance, highlighting its 3,000-year history and widespread celebration across more than 20 countries, including the United States. It emphasizes the holiday's themes of renewal, peace, and community solidarity, noting how people visit family, reconnect with community members, forgive past wrongs, and exchange gifts during the multi-day festivities. The resolution specifically acknowledges the United Nations' designation of March 21 as the International Day of Nowruz since 2010 and underscores the importance of Persian cultural contributions to global society. By specifically resolving that the California Assembly joins in celebrating the Spring Equinox and recognizes March 21, 2025, as the International Day of Nowruz, the resolution aims to extend best wishes to all Californians and promote understanding of this culturally rich celebration. The document also directs the Assembly's Chief Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution, symbolizing an official recognition of Nowruz's cultural importance.

Sponsors (72)

Jesse Gabriel (D)* Stephanie Nguyen (D)* Dawn Addis (D),  Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D),  Juan Alanis (R),  Joaquin Arambula (D),  Anamarie Avila Farias (D),  Jasmeet Bains (D),  Steve Bennett (D),  Marc Berman (D),  Tasha Boerner Horvath (D),  Mia Bonta (D),  Isaac Bryan (D),  Jessica Caloza (D),  Juan Carrillo (D),  Leticia Castillo (R),  Phillip Chen (R),  Damon Connolly (D),  Laurie Davies (R),  Carl DeMaio (R),  Diane Dixon (R),  Sade Elhawary (D),  Stan Ellis (R),  Mike Fong (D),  James Gallagher (R),  Robert Garcia (D),  Mike Gipson (D),  Jeff Gonzalez (R),  Mark González (D),  Heather Hadwick (R),  Matt Haney (D),  John Harabedian (D),  Gregg Hart (D),  Josh Hoover (R),  Jacqui Irwin (D),  Corey Jackson (D),  Ash Kalra (D),  Maggy Krell (D),  Tom Lackey (R),  Alex Lee (D),  Josh Lowenthal (D),  Alexandra Macedo (R),  Tina McKinnor (D),  Al Muratsuchi (D),  Liz Ortega (D),  Blanca Pacheco (D),  Darshana Patel (D),  Joe Patterson (R),  Gail Pellerin (D),  Cottie Petrie-Norris (D),  Sharon Quirk-Silva (D),  James Ramos (D),  Rhodesia Ransom (D),  Robert Rivas (D),  Celeste Rodriguez (D),  Michelle Rodriguez (D),  Chris Rogers (D),  Blanca Rubio (D),  Kate Sanchez (R),  Pilar Schiavo (D),  Nick Schultz (D),  LaShae Sharp-Collins (D),  Jose Solache (D),  Esmeralda Soria (D),  Catherine Stefani (D),  Tri Ta (R),  David Tangipa (R),  Avelino Valencia (D),  Chris Ward (D),  Buffy Wicks (D),  Lori Wilson (D),  Rick Zbur (D), 

Last Action

Read. Adopted. (Page 710.). (on 03/20/2025)

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