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Introduced
06/17/2025
06/17/2025
In Committee
06/23/2025
06/23/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
06/30/2025
06/30/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/30/2025
06/30/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
HR 47, as introduced, Patel.
AI Summary
This resolution commemorates the 249th anniversary of the United States' Declaration of Independence, recognizing the historical significance of July 4, 1776, when the Continental Congress formally adopted the document declaring the 13 original colonies' independence from Great Britain. The resolution calls on California's Assembly to annually recognize this date, encourage citizens to learn about the historical context of the Declaration of Independence, and understand its core principles of liberty, equality, and self-determination. Additionally, the resolution expresses gratitude to all members of the United States Armed Forces who have served and continue to serve, acknowledging their role in preserving and defending American freedoms. The document highlights key historical moments leading to independence, such as Richard Henry Lee's resolution on June 7, 1776, the formation of the "Committee of Five" led by Thomas Jefferson, and the eventual adoption of the Declaration on July 4, which boldly proclaimed that "all men are created equal" and are entitled to unalienable rights including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The resolution also instructs the Assembly's Chief Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to its members.
Sponsors (76)
Darshana Patel (D)*,
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),
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (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),
Heath Flora (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),
Alex Lee (D),
Josh Lowenthal (D),
Alexandra Macedo (R),
Tina McKinnor (D),
Al Muratsuchi (D),
Stephanie Nguyen (D),
Blanca Pacheco (D),
Diane Papan (D),
Joe Patterson (R),
Gail Pellerin (D),
Cottie Petrie-Norris (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),
Greg Wallis (R),
Chris Ward (D),
Lori Wilson (D),
Rick Zbur (D),
Last Action
Read. Adopted. (Page 2368.). (on 06/30/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260HR47 |
| BillText | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260HR47#99INT |
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