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Introduced
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
In Committee
06/30/2025
06/30/2025
Crossed Over
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
Passed
07/24/2025
07/24/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/24/2025
07/24/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This measure would designate October 18, 2025, as Huell Howser Day, to commemorate his impact on the history, culture, and people of California.
AI Summary
This resolution designates October 18, 2025, as Huell Howser Day to honor the life and legacy of Huell Howser, a prominent television personality who significantly contributed to documenting California's culture and history. Howser, born in Tennessee in 1945, was a television host and producer best known for his long-running PBS series "California's Gold," which explored lesser-known towns, landmarks, and events across the state. After a career that included serving in the Marine Corps Reserve, working as a political staffer, and hosting "Entertainment Tonight," Howser dedicated himself to creating television programs that celebrated California's diverse communities and landscapes. He produced numerous shows highlighting different aspects of California life and ultimately donated his entire video collection and personal papers to Chapman University, which established the Huell Howser Archives to provide public access to his work. The resolution recognizes Howser's profound impact on understanding and appreciating California's history, culture, and people, commemorating his contributions on what would have been near the anniversary of his birth, and ensuring his legacy is remembered by formally establishing a day in his honor.
Sponsors (74)
Tri Ta (R)*,
Dawn Addis (D),
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D),
Patrick Ahrens (D),
Juan Alanis (R),
David Alvarez (D),
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),
Lisa Calderon (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),
Jesse Gabriel (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),
Josh Lowenthal (D),
Alexandra Macedo (R),
Tina McKinnor (D),
Al Muratsuchi (D),
Stephanie Nguyen (D),
Liz Ortega (D),
Blanca Pacheco (D),
Diane Papan (D),
Darshana Patel (D),
Joe Patterson (R),
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),
David Tangipa (R),
Avelino Valencia (D),
Greg Wallis (R),
Buffy Wicks (D),
Lori Wilson (D),
Rick Zbur (D),
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 152, Statutes of 2025. (on 07/24/2025)
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